Kim Jong-in: "I Decide the Timing of the National Apology... Have Delayed Until Now After Hearing Party Opinions"

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[Asia Economy reporters Lee Ji-eun and Lim Chun-han] Kim Jong-in, the Emergency Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, stated regarding the public apology for former Presidents Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye, "I will decide the timing myself."

On the 17th, right after the party meeting at the National Assembly, Chairman Kim told reporters, "I will judge and decide the timing myself."

Regarding concerns within the party that it might provide an excuse for 'stigmatization,' he said, "(The apology) is something I have repeatedly talked about since I became the Emergency Committee Chairman," adding, "I have delayed it until now because I listened to various opinions within the party, but I will do it considering the timing."

About the planned announcement on the cancellation of Gimhae New Airport, he said, "I regret that the government's policy consistency has not been maintained," and added, "If that happens, we will have no choice but to actively consider the measures regarding Gadeokdo Airport, which is currently being discussed in the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam area."

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