Lee Jae-myung Announces ‘K-Initiative’ Vision: Leading Korea to a New Era 🚀

Lee Jae-myung’s Vision Announcement: Overview

Former Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung has unveiled his vision for South Korea, dubbed the ‘K-Initiative,’ focusing on transitioning the nation from a follower to a leader in technology and global influence. His main slogan for the presidential campaign is ‘The Real Republic of Korea Starts Now,’ with the brand slogan ‘Now is Lee Jae-myung.’ Let’s dive into the details!

Key Points of the ‘K-Initiative’

• Transition from Imitation to Innovation: Lee emphasizes shifting from a system based on ‘imitated technology’ to one driven by ‘leading technology.’
• Global Leadership: Aiming for South Korea to become a ‘first mover’ in the world, leading in areas like K-democracy, K-culture content, K-science and technology, and K-brands.
• Economic and Social Transformation: Moving beyond quantitative growth to focus on qualitative growth, creating a value-centered society.
• Pragmatism and Global Competitiveness: Adopting a pragmatic approach to strengthen global competitiveness amidst a ‘world war of self-preference’ led by a potential second Trump administration.

Lee Jae-myung’s Full Statement

Here is the full statement from Lee Jae-myung’s vision announcement:

“I, Lee Jae-myung, who has turned crises into opportunities and paved the way where there was none, will serve as a tool for the great people to overcome crises and pave the way for a new leap forward. I will usher in a new era of the K-Initiative.

The era of limitless artificial intelligence competition is dawning. We must move away from the limitations of a function-centered society focused solely on quantitative growth and transform into a value-centered society that pursues qualitative growth. That’s why I presented the vision of ‘living well-ism’ on the foundation of ‘eating well-ism.’ Let’s transform our political, economic, social, and cultural systems, built on ‘imitated technology,’ into systems driven by leading technology.

With a potential second Trump administration in the U.S., a ‘world war of self-preference’ has begun. I reaffirm my commitment to adopting pragmatism to strengthen global competitiveness. Proactive and progressive pragmatism will determine the future. Influence that leads change, rather than merely adapting to it, is true global competitiveness. I will make this presidential election a turning point for South Korea to open a new, hopeful future, a level-up. The vision of the K-Initiative is to pioneer an era where South Korea leads the world.

I am not offering romance or false hope. I am making a desperate appeal to shift the paradigm from ‘imitation’ to ‘leadership’ to survive in the harsh global battlefield. South Korea, the miracle nation that achieved both industrialization and democratization, will overcome the law of the jungle and the turbulent era of artificial intelligence, standing tall as the ‘standard of the world.’”

Campaign Slogans Explained

• ‘The Real Republic of Korea Starts Now’: Focuses on making South Korea a self-reliant and democratic nation.
• ‘Now is Lee Jae-myung’: Highlights Lee’s drive, decisiveness, and competence to lead the K-Initiative and transform South Korea.

Lee Jae-myung’s ‘K-Initiative’ aims to position South Korea as a global leader by fostering innovation, embracing pragmatism, and driving qualitative growth. The vision emphasizes a shift from imitation to leadership, with the goal of making South Korea a standard-bearer in the world. 🌍