United Future Party: "Lee Jae-yong's Promise Must Lead to Action... Unfair Pressure Is Not Acceptable"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hye-min] On the 7th, the United Future Party praised Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong's public apology, stating, "We highly appreciate the promise to take responsibility for the previously criticized issues such as management succession, non-unionized management, and external monitoring systems."

Kim Seong-won, spokesperson for the United Future Party, said in a statement on the same day, "We hope that this will lead to action and that Samsung will be reborn as a new company."

Spokesperson Kim emphasized, "We especially sympathize with the will to show changed appearances beyond just the apology recommended by the Samsung Compliance Committee," adding, "It must lead to substantial change and practice in the future."

He said, "Now, change is not a choice but a necessity. Companies that cannot change will inevitably be eliminated," and expressed hope that "In that sense, Samsung, which has chosen change on its own, can serve as a good example for other companies and organizations."

However, Spokesperson Kim added, "Such change should be a value that companies pursue for survival and development on their own, and should not be achieved through unfair pressure or coercive public opinion campaigns."

He emphasized, "At this juncture, an environment should be created where companies can autonomously balance profit-seeking and social responsibility appropriately," and added, "Since Samsung holds a significant position in our economy, a responsible attitude and compliance spirit commensurate with that are essential."

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