Lee Nak-yeon, former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is answering questions from reporters in front of the Democracy Gate after visiting the May 18th National Cemetery in Buk-gu, Gwangju on the 7th. 2024.1.7/News 1
Lee Nak-yeon, former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, who is preparing to found a new party, said, “Shouldn’t I say hello and ask for forgiveness later this week?”
On the morning of the 7th, former representative Lee met with reporters after paying his respects at the National May 18th Democracy Cemetery in Unjeong-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju, and answered questions about his plans to leave the party and found a new party by saying, “I think it is right to be clear about my future.”
Former Representative Lee said, “Irrespective of who they are, anyone who agrees to break the political structure of monopoly between the two parties that is ruining the country and provide new options of hope to the people must cooperate.”
He continued, “The incompetent and corrupt political structure of the monopoly of the two parties is suffocating the Republic of Korea. We are giving a choice not to those who like both parties, but to those who dislike both parties, and to join them. This is the work of rebuilding and expanding the opposition party.” explained.
When asked, ‘Is there anyone among the active members of the Honam National Assembly who can join me?’ he said, “A politician’s future is something that others should not talk about,” and added, “Active politicians have a lot to think about and organize. “It is a great disrespect for others to say that, and I hope you will participate,” he replied.
However, regarding the possibility of the so-called ‘rock falling solidarity’ with former People Power Party leader Lee Jun-seok, he said, “I don’t want to accept that coined word (falling rock) because it seems intentional,” and “It is not the stage to bring up such (solidarity) discussion first.” “He drew a line.
On this day, former representative Lee visited the gravesites of an unknown martyr and pro-democracy activist Na Byeong-sik. Former representative Lee knelt down and shed tears during his visit. After paying his respects, former representative Lee plans to move to his hometown, Yeonggwang, Jeollanam-do to visit his late father’s grave.
Reporter Lee Ye-ji of Donga.com leeyj@donga.com
2024-01-07 05:00:00
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