Governor Lee Jae-myung: "Please Offer Condolences in Your Heart for My Mother's Passing"

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Lee Jae-myung, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, announced that he will hold a family funeral for his mother, Mrs. Gu Ho-myeong, who passed away, and declined condolences or floral tributes.

On the 13th, the day Mrs. Gu Ho-myeong passed away, Governor Lee posted on Facebook, "My mother peacefully passed away at the age of 88," and expressed his sorrow, saying, "I want to quietly send her off with a family funeral together with relatives and family members who remember her."

He added, "For those busy with official and political duties and those who love me, please offer your condolences in your hearts only," and further stated, "To avoid any inconvenience, I also wish to decline floral tributes, so I ask for your generous understanding."

Governor Lee also requested, "I ask the public officials of Gyeonggi Province to thoroughly carry out COVID-19 prevention measures."

He continued, "Please maintain the highest level of administrative power to prevent infectious diseases," and said, "I will check the situation frequently through the secretariat."

Finally, Governor Lee expressed, "I am sorry to all Gyeonggi public officials and medical personnel working hard on the front lines," and promised, "I will return to work promptly."

Mrs. Gu Ho-myeong, Governor Lee’s mother, had been receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Gunpo Jisaem Hospital and passed away peacefully around 3:30 p.m. on the 13th.

Governor Lee has expressed special affection for his mother several times, referring to her as "my sky."

The funeral will be held on the 15th, and the bereaved family includes Governor Lee and his four brothers and one sister. Governor Lee is the fourth of seven siblings, including his late older brother (Lee Jae-seon) and sister.

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