Lee In-young: "Reciprocal Entry Ban Is a Very Appropriate Measure... A Sovereign Nation's Natural Right"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Lee In-young, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, evaluated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' restrictive measures on arrivals from Japan as "a very reasonable measure." He countered the criticism from the United Future Party as "an irresponsible political attack."

At the meeting of the COVID-19 National Crisis Overcoming Committee held at the National Assembly on the morning of the same day, Lee said, "Japan's ban on entry of Koreans is widely regarded as politically motivated."

Lee In-young, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the COVID-19 National Crisis Overcoming Committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the 9th and delivering an opening remark. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

He stated, "It is an undeniable reality that international concerns about the spread of the disease are rapidly increasing due to the Japanese government's opaque quarantine response," adding, "The majority of the public judges that our government has taken very reasonable measures considering Japan's strange quarantine strategy."

He continued, "Responding to such excessive measures by the Japanese government based on the principle of reciprocity is the sovereign right of a nation."

Regarding the United Future Party's criticism of this reciprocal measure, he criticized it as "a politically motivated act attacking national quarantine and diplomatic activities without any basis."

Lee pointed out, "The United Future Party launched attacks claiming the government is using diplomacy for elections," adding, "This is utterly groundless. I hope the United Future Party reflects on whether it is making very absurd claims that are far from the thoughts of the majority of our people."

He added, "Now is the process of overcoming a national crisis. I earnestly request the United Future Party to stop irresponsible political attacks, support the government, and focus on uniting the power of the people."

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