"Lee Jae-myung and Lee Nak-yeon Clash? They Were Completely Opposite"

Jo Young-min, Head of Gyeonggi-do Central Cooperation Headquarters, "'Collision' and 'Shouting' Did Not Occur at All"

In July of last year, Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea (right), and Lee Jae-myung, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, are seen smiling while talking during a meeting at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Office.

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Jo Young-min, head of the Democratic Party of Korea's Gyeonggi-do Central Cooperation Headquarters, posted a statement denying recent media reports that claimed a conflict occurred over seat arrangements between Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung and representatives from then party leader Lee Nak-yeon’s side during the Democratic Party’s Executive Committee meeting on the 9th. He stated that the reports were not true and, in fact, the opposite was the case.

On the night of the 10th, Jo posted on Facebook an article titled "Lee Jae-myung and Lee Nak-yeon Clash? It Was Actually the Opposite," saying, "As someone who was actually present at the scene in the capacity of head of the Gyeonggi-do Central Cooperation Headquarters, I testify that there was absolutely no 'conflict' or 'raised voices' between Governor Lee Jae-myung and representatives from Lee Nak-yeon’s side."

He continued, "At the venue where the Executive Committee meeting was held, we received 'kind' guidance from the Democratic Party regarding Governor Lee’s seat, and the governor took the seat that was assigned," adding, "The party kindly assigned a seat with a photo of President Kim Dae-jung behind it, showing their consideration."

Jo also explained the situation at the time, saying, "I personally conveyed Governor Lee Jae-myung’s intention to attend the Executive Committee meeting to the party through the Central Cooperation Headquarters, so it is not true that he visited without prior notice. Furthermore, when entering the meeting, Representative Lee Nak-yeon and Governor Lee Jae-myung appeared holding hands tightly, reaffirming that they were truly a 'one team.'"

Jo concluded his post by expressing gratitude: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Democratic Party officials who always cooperate and show consideration, as the head of the Central Cooperation Headquarters."

Earlier, some media outlets reported that on the day of Lee Nak-yeon’s last Executive Committee meeting, representatives from both sides nearly clashed amid a tense atmosphere over the seat arrangement for Governor Lee Jae-myung.

Regarding his attendance at the Executive Committee meeting, Governor Lee said, "Representative Lee Nak-yeon achieved great results during difficult times and led the party steadily. As a member of the Democratic Party, I have received great benefits, so I came to express my gratitude and applaud him for his hard work."

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