Recommendation

Chapter 1: The Poor Boy

Integrated Knowledge Plus ① Lee Jae-myung, a politician of equality and fairness

Chapter 2 Boy holding a book

Integrated Knowledge Plus ② Industrialization and Child Labor

Chapter 3: Dreaming of Becoming a Human Rights Lawyer

Integrated Knowledge Plus ③ Paths to Learning Outside of School

Chapter 4: Fighting for the Weak

Integrated Knowledge Plus ④ Human Rights Lawyers Helping the Underprivileged

Chapter 5: New Challenges

Integrated Knowledge Plus ⑤ Local Autonomy and Grassroots Democracy

Chapter 6: Overcoming Trials and Moving Forward

Character Magnifier
Lee Jae-myung's chronology
Lee Jae-myung's political philosophy
Post-reading activities

A poor boy dreams of a fair world.

Lee Jae-myung, who suffered from poverty as a child, has a deeper understanding of the pain of the powerless than anyone else.
So we pledged to create a world where everyone has a fair chance.
He became a human rights lawyer, speaking out on behalf of the vulnerable and fighting injustice more than anyone else.
After becoming the mayor of Seongnam, he implemented welfare policies that benefited everyone, such as providing free school uniforms and subsidies to young people.
As governor of Gyeonggi Province, I worked to expand these welfare policies and change the lives of more people.


“Let’s create a world where everyone lives together in harmony and enjoys equal opportunities, where the strong and the weak are united!”

His dream of creating a world where everyone has equal and fair opportunities shines brighter than ever now that he is president.

Rising again despite failure and frustration

Lee Jae-myung has never had an easy road.
When I was working at a factory as a child, I had an accident that left me with a disability in my left arm, and I had to give up my studies several times due to my father's strong opposition.
After entering politics, he was embroiled in several controversies and received harsh criticism.
But he never gave up or backed down.
With faith in the path he had walked, he got up again and walked steadfastly despite failures and frustrations.
And now, as the 21st President of the Republic of Korea, I am moving forward vigorously to create a better world.

Children who encounter this book will learn perseverance, courage, and a warm perspective on the world as they read the story of Lee Jae-myung, who overcame a difficult childhood, stood up for the underprivileged, and dedicated his life to creating a fair world.