DP's Lee holds campaign in Seoul, gives speeches from behind bulletproof glass

Welcome to The Daily Report.

I'm Min Sun-hee.

We start here in Seoul where presidential contenders are seeking voter support following their first TV debate Sunday night.

I have our political correspondent Shin Ha-young standing by live with the latest from the liberal camp.

Ha-young, do start us off with Lee Jae-myung's agenda for today.

Sunny, I’m currently in front of Times Square in Yeongdeungpo-gu District, southwest of Seoul, where Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung

And as you can see behind me, a large crowd has gathered in front of the stage.

During his speech, Lee said

Before coming to Yeongdeungpo, he held a rally near Yongsan Station.

Take a listen.

"Life is tough, isn't it? Things feel unstable. On June 3rd, let’s bring this to an end. Let’s build a new country together one where people are truly respected, and where peace and stability lead to a better, happier life."

Lee kicked off his official campaign in Seoul last week, then headed south.

Now he's back in the capital, making stops in busy areas across the city today.

Ahead of a rally on Monday, Lee addressed real estate issues, saying that he will manage real estate policy by increasing supply when it's lacking, following the basic principle of supply and demand.

His campaign in Seoul aims to reach both older and younger generations to highlight unity across age groups.

He will wrap up Monday’s rallies near Hongdae.

Meanwhile Ha-young, I hear Lee's camp is ramping up security around him.

Do tell us more.

The Democratic Party is strengthening security for Lee after receiving multiple reports of suspected assassination threats against him.

Starting from today, Lee began delivering his rally speeches from behind bulletproof glass.

This comes as concerns over Lee’s safety are growing within the party and among his supporters, especially after he was stabbed in the neck during a visit to Busan in January last year.

Lee has already been wearing a 3-kilogram bulletproof vest while campaigning.

“Inequality, polarization and insurrection have pushed our society into extreme division and conflict to the point where a presidential candidate now has to wear a bulletproof vest while campaigning.”

His camp is also keeping people away from areas near the stage, and he’s avoiding physical contact with supporters, such as shaking hands.

Bulletproof glass was also used by U.S. President Donald Trump during his campaign after he was shot.

Trump was protected on all four sides, but Lee is using two side panels, reportedly due to limited production time.

That's all for now, Sunny.

All right Ha-young, thank you for that coverage of the liberal camp.