Lee Hae-chan "Park Won-soon, the one who sowed the seeds of civic activism... Honoring the life and honor of the deceased"

Lee Hae-chan, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 8th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy reporters Wondara and Jeon Jinyoung] Lee Hae-chan, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, expressed his condolences upon hearing the news of Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon's death, stating, "I honor the life and dignity of the deceased and hold a heart of mourning."

On the morning of the 10th, at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, Lee said, "Mayor Park Won-soon passed away tragically. It is shocking and deeply regrettable," adding, "I pray for the deceased's happiness in the afterlife and offer my condolences to the bereaved family."

He continued, "The deceased was a longtime friend who, along with me, participated in the democratization movement since the Yushin era," and evaluated him as "a gentle person with strong will and determination, embodying strength beneath a mild exterior." He also added, "Since the 1980s, he was an outstanding human rights lawyer who sowed and nurtured the seeds of the civic movement."

He further stated, "The Democratic Party honors the life and dignity of the deceased, who devoted his life to the citizens, and holds a heart of mourning for his passing. We will take special care to ensure there is no gap in the Seoul city administration, which he cherished so much. Once again, I pray for the deceased's happiness in the afterlife."

Kim Tae-nyeon, floor leader of the Democratic Party, also said, "I cannot contain my deep sorrow at the tragic news of Mayor Park Won-soon," and added, "I pray for the mayor, who devoted his life to civic movements and left numerous achievements for Seoul's development, and offer my sincere condolences to the bereaved family."

Meanwhile, the police found Mayor Park's body near Sukjeongmun around midnight that day. It was reported that former secretary A, who worked in Mayor Park's office, recently filed a police complaint against him, alleging past sexual harassment by the mayor.

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