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[8th EAI Academy] 7. A Word from a Politician
Editor's Note
Lee Jun-seok, a member of the Rebuilding Korea Party, pointed out that Korean politics has degenerated from a confrontation between conservatives and progressives into a conflict between 'intellectualism and anti-intellectualism,' citing risk-averse political culture and the absence of responsible politics as its causes. Representative Lee emphasized that the political sphere must lead reform, while also discussing the aspirations of youth politics, the political sphere's approach to gender conflict, and the direction of Korean Peninsula and foreign policy.
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX8vS66w0pE
Video Script
Analysis of Gender Conflict and the 2030 Generation's Voting Intentions
When I announced my candidacy for the election in Dongtan, many people believed that Lee Jun-seok was finally committing political suicide. Dongtan is considered the stronghold of the 'anti-Lee' sentiment, and there were concerns that women there would 'devour' me. However, the mothers of Dongtan actually supported me a great deal. The key differentiator in the votes of those in their 20s and 30s is a single factor: whether they are single or married. Singles tend to lean progressive, while married individuals tend to lean conservative. This is precisely why progressive politicians all want to run in Mapo-gu B.
They are aware that single women are the most likely demographic to vote for them. This phenomenon was observed in the 2022 presidential election analysis, appearing from the age of 35 onwards. As the proportion of married individuals significantly increased from age 35, many voted for candidate Yoon Suk-yeol. In surveys, single women often express anxiety regarding potential disadvantages they may face due to their gender, despite having received adequate education and entering the workforce, as well as concerns about their actual exposure to crime. I believe the Dongdeok Women's University incident is one manifestation of this anxiety. This tendency sharply reverses upon marriage. It is very difficult to consciously alter this cycle. Objectively speaking, while the progressive agenda of certain parties resonating with young women is a notable phenomenon, it is nearly impossible for established political parties to replicate this.
Lee Jun-seok, member of the Reform Party.
Managed and Edited by: Song Chae-rin, EAI Research Fellow
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*This text is an AI translation of an original written in Korean. Some translations or nuances may be inaccurate.