Seoul: President Lee Jae-myung held a dinner meeting with the leadership of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Saturday evening, the presidential office said. This gathering marked Lee's first meeting with the DP leadership since he assumed office on June 4.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Lee emphasized the importance of fulfilling the expectations of the people who elected them amidst challenges. "As we were elected by the people through difficulty, our first and foremost duty is to live up to their expectations," Lee was quoted as saying by presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung. Lee further conveyed his commitment to governing with humility. In response, the DP lawmakers reportedly agreed to contribute to the success of the Lee administration.

The dinner, hosted at Lee's official residence in Hannam-dong, saw the attendance of 24 DP lawmakers. Among them were acting party leader and floor leader Park Chan-dae, former Supreme Council member Jung Chung-rae, and Kang Hoon-sik, Lee's chief of staff.