Back to Yeouido: Lee Jae-myung closes campaign with call for unity and action

Presidential hopefuls are following the election from their homes on this big day after having wrapped up their 22 days of campaigning at locations that are dear to their respective parties.

The Democratic Party's Lee Jae-myung held his campaign finale at Seoul's Yeouido Park.

Moon Hye-ryeon reports.

In the final rally of the 21st presidential race, Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung returned to where it all began — Yeouido, the symbolic heart of the December 3rd martial law protests.

Surrounded by a sea of supporters and waves of blue balloons, Lee called on voters to complete what he is calling a "Revolution of Light."

"Tomorrow's vote will decide: end the insurrection or continue it, restore livelihoods or destroy them, grow the economy or wreck it."

He accused "forces of insurrection" of spreading fake news and manipulating public opinion — and said only a decisive voter turnout could prevent their resurgence.

Before stepping off stage, Lee and his supporters sang the national anthem through all four verses and he bowed deeply, thanking the crowd.

With campaign activity banned on Election Day, this was Lee's final opportunity to address the public face-to-face.

But his campaign didn't end there.

After the rally, Lee livestreamed on YouTube to make a final appeal.

Sitting alone in front of the camera, he told viewers he was still "three votes short" and urged them to "help carry him across the finish line."

Over the past 22 days, Lee's campaign traveled over five thousand kilometers, taking him to 66 rallies with 236-thousand people on the trail.

His last day of campaigning took him across key battlegrounds in the Seoul metropolitan area — from Gangbuk to Gangseo, and finally to Seongnam, where he first entered politics.

"Your vote is the start of real change --turning despair into hope, division into unity, and stagnation into growth. Trust Lee Jae-myung, a loyal and capable public servant who has always delivered results through action. I'll get the job done."

Lee pledged to order an immediate review of the economic situation upon taking office, placing urgent focus on recovering livelihoods.

Striking a tone of inclusion, Lee said he would be a president for all — not just those in blue.

Moon Hye-ryeon, Arirang News.