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Lee Jae-myung, presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, delivers a speech from a campaign vehicle equipped with bulletproof glass in front of KT&G Sangsangmadang in Mapo District, Seoul, on May 19. / Source: Yonhap News

Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung will campaign on May 20 in the northern Gyeonggi cities of Uijeongbu, Goyang, Paju, and Gimpo—areas long burdened by military restrictions and the threat of war. Lee plans to present his vision of transforming the region into a hub for peace and economic growth.

Cho Seung-rae, chief spokesperson for Lee’s campaign, announced the itinerary on Monday, marking the ninth official day of electioneering.

Lee will begin the day at 10:20 a.m. with a virtual forum titled K-Initiative TV: Talk, Talk with Global Koreans, held via Zoom. The event targets overseas Koreans and coincides with the overseas voting period. Lee plans to listen to concerns and policy suggestions from Korean nationals living abroad, whom he called “diplomatic bridges” connecting Korea to the world.

His first in-person rally will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Uijeongbu, at the statue of King Taejo Yi Seong-gye near Uijeongbu Station. There, he will highlight the importance of peace and national security while pledging to open a new future together with the people.

At 2:30 p.m., Lee will hold a major rally in Goyang’s Ilsan Culture Park. He is expected to unveil plans to develop Goyang into a global K-content hub and a center for the cultural industry.

At 4:30 p.m., he will visit Paju—a key area for inter-Korean cooperation. Lee is set to propose redeveloping returned U.S. military sites into high-tech industrial parks and peace economy zones. He will also present his vision for a new east-west expressway to connect northwestern Gyeonggi with the Gangwon region.

Finally, at 6:30 p.m., Lee will campaign in Gimpo, a city where the reality of division is deeply felt. He will propose a transportation blueprint that links Gimpo to Seoul’s Gangnam District within 30 minutes, aiming to boost the region’s competitiveness through transit innovation.

“Peace is the foundation of everyday life for residents in border regions,” said Cho. “Peace is not just a concept—it is the economy and it is growth. Lee believes that regions which have endured decades of sacrifice under war threats and military restrictions deserve special compensation.”

He added, “A truly fair society is what sustains a community and helps us overcome hardship. Lee Jae-myung is committed to building a better, more just Korea for everyone.”