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Lee Jae-myung, presidential candidate of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, gives a thumbs-up to cheering supporters after delivering a speech during a campaign rally for Gwanak-gu, Geumcheon-gu, and Dongjak-gu in Seoul, on May 29. / Source: Yonhap News

On the 19th day of his campaign, Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung will visit the Bio-Healthcare Belt region, spanning the Yeongseo area of Gangwon Province and Korea’s central inland region, to highlight his vision of transforming South Korea into a global powerhouse in bio-healthcare.

DPK Chief Spokesperson Cho Seung-rae shared the day’s agenda during a briefing at party headquarters on May 30. "Today is the second day of early voting. Yesterday, on the first day, many citizens visited polling stations across the country to cast their precious votes," Cho said. "We could truly feel the people’s burning desire for a new Korea — and how a vote can be stronger than a bullet."

Cho added, "Even after early voting ends, election day remains. To truly end this rebellion, we need three more votes. We ask all citizens to stand with us until the very end of voting, to complete the revolution of light and end the rebellion." He continued, "Until the very last vote is cast, Lee Jae-myung and our party will humbly reach out to the people and earnestly ask for their support."

On this day, Lee plans to campaign in Gangwon’s Yeongseo region and the central inland areas, presenting his "B" strategy — part of his broader "ABCDEF" platform — which focuses on advancing the bio sector. He will also outline plans to leverage the regions’ natural beauty and rich cultural history to develop tourism hubs.

At 2 p.m., Lee is scheduled to campaign at the square in front of Chuncheon Station. "Chuncheon citizens say that entering their city brings good fortune — ‘Ipchun Daegil,’" said Cho. "We hope to receive this positive energy and, in turn, present a vision for Chuncheon’s bio industry and promote its cultural and scenic attractions, including the beauty of Soyang River."

At 4:30 p.m., Lee is set to move to Wonju. "He will greet citizens at Wonju Haengbok Madang," Cho said. "Wonju is home to a cluster of bio-medical public institutions within its innovation city. Lee will introduce plans to expand AI-driven healthcare industries and bio R&D, while sharing strategies to enhance the competitiveness of Wonju’s future industries."

At 6:30 p.m., Lee is scheduled to speak at the clock tower plaza outside Chungju Gymnasium. "Chungju is already developing a national industrial complex for bio-healthcare and is a key transportation hub located in the heart of the country," Cho explained. "With enormous growth potential, natural landmarks like Tangeumdae, Hoamji, and Chungju Dam also make it ideal for developing into a major tourism hub."

Cho concluded the briefing with a strong call to action: "To our beloved and respected citizens — the true completion of ending this rebellion is through voting. A real Korea is born when we exercise our right to vote. On this second day of early voting, please participate and help write a new history with your own hands. And on election day, vote to end the rebellion and open a new future for Korea."

Cho also addressed concerns about the National Election Commission’s handling of the election process. "It’s disappointing and unfortunate that the election commission has shown so many management failures," he said. "Such mismanagement could erode public trust in the commission. We urge them to reflect deeply, take corrective action, and ensure this does not happen again. The Democratic Party will also push for proper election management."