‘Son Hak-gyu Close Associate’ Lee Chan-yeol Lawmaker Leaves Party... Bareunmirae Party Loses Negotiating Group Status

“Unable to be with Son until the end, an indescribable feeling”

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Lee Chan-yeol, a close aide of Representative Sohn Hak-kyu, left the Bareunmirae Party on the 4th. With this departure, the Bareunmirae Party's total seats dropped to 19, causing it to lose its status as a parliamentary negotiation group.

In a press release on the same day, Lee stated, "Three years ago, I devoted myself entirely to the development of the party when I joined the People's Party, the predecessor of the Bareunmirae Party. However, it now seems to have reached its limit," adding, "Today, I will leave the Bareunmirae Party and venture into the frozen wilderness."

Lee said, "Who can I blame? I think it is all my fault," and emphasized, "I feel indescribable sorrow for not being able to stay with Representative Sohn until the end. Without Representative Sohn, I would not be who I am today, and my loyalty to him, which I consider a moral duty in my life, will never change."

Addressing his constituents, Lee said, "The only ones I fear and trust are the residents of Jangan," and added, "I will always move forward with an unwavering initial resolve, focusing solely on the residents."

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