A visit to the shrine starts the process of returning to politics
A meeting with former President Moon is also planned.
Former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon is lost in thought after visiting the tomb of former President Kim Dae-jung at the Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul on the 28th. yunhap news
Former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon, who returned from studying in the United States for a year, resumed his political activities on the 28th, starting with a visit to the grave of former President Kim Dae-jung. Former Prime Minister Lee said, “President Kim Dae-jung is the starting point of my politics.”
On this day, former Prime Minister Lee visited the grave of former President Kim at the Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, wearing a black suit. Seol-hoon and Yoon Young-chan, together with Democratic Party lawmakers, joined the worship schedule.
After burning incense in front of the graveyard, former Prime Minister Lee observed a moment of silence for about 30 seconds. After the silence, I had a brief conversation with Rep. Seol and Rep. Yoon. Next to the graveyard was a white wreath with the words ‘Lee Nak-yeon, the 45th Prime Minister’. The guestbook was not written.
Former Prime Minister Lee met with reporters after visiting the graveyard and explained, “President Kim Dae-jung is the starting point of my politics,” and explained, “So I came here to greet you when I left the country a year ago.”
Former Prime Minister Lee explained his future steps, saying, “First of all, I will greet the place where I will greet you,” and “I am currently deciding (the course of action) there.” Former Prime Minister Lee plans to meet former President Moon Jae-in at his sister-in-law’s residence in Pyeongsan Village, Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, and visit the grave of former President Roh Moo-hyun in Bongha Village, Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do. He made plans to visit the May 18th Cemetery in Gwangju Metropolitan City as well.
Former Prime Minister Lee left without answering the question, “How do you view the chaotic situation within the party?”
2023-06-28 02:02:00
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