The Reform Party disbanded its election campaign headquarters on the afternoon of the 5th, telling supporters that it aims to achieve greater success in the upcoming 2026 local elections, just a year away.
Lee Jun-seok, a candidate in this presidential election, attended the disbanding ceremony held at the National Assembly in the afternoon and noted that the Reform Party now has the history of having successfully conducted a second nationwide election. ″Through this election, if the Reform Party has weaknesses, we will change, correct, and strive,″ Lee said.
Additionally, Lee said, “2.92 million voters chose us. We accept that number very humbly” and added, “There are approximately 363 days left until the local elections. We will sharpen our strategies and enhance our identity to ensure victory.”
During a meeting with journalists after the disbanding ceremony, Lee responded to remarks about the relatively low support rate from generations other than young men in their 20s and 30s, saying, “We think there were limitations in reaching many voters.”
Regarding low voter turnout in the Yeongnam region, the candidate expressed regret, saying, “The People Power Party strongly pushed the idea of a wasted vote at the end of the election.” The candidate also stated that the ‘Let’s Eat at School’ program, a trademark during the presidential campaign, received positive feedback and will continue at the party level.
Lee mentioned the next year's local elections, saying, “We are starting to see constituencies where it is strategic to challenge, focusing on the younger generation,” and added, “It is a great opportunity to create a grassroots organization, so we will plan our strategy well and take action.”
Regarding the national convention, the candidate noted, “It is a matter for the leadership to decide,” adding, “Even after the last general election, the national convention among in-house parties was the fastest. There is such a consensus, and it will be promoted quickly.” When asked about the possibility of running for party representative to lead the next local elections, the candidate said, “If there is responsibility to be taken, I will not avoid it.”
Chun Haram, the floor leader and acting party representative of the Reform Party, stated, “We are sorry for not achieving the aspirations of many voters,” and added, “Without losing our initial intention, we will continue to strive based on the achievements gained this time.”
Chun continued, “If we keep striving, we believe that the emergence of President Lee Jun-seok and the Reform Party's ascension to power, which we have long desired, is not too far off.”