Kwangjae Lee: "During Critical Time for Vaccines and Semiconductors, Positive Review Needed for Jaeyong Lee's Pardon"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] On the 16th, Lee Kwang-jae, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, publicly raised the issue of a special pardon for Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong.

On the same day, Lee appeared on MBN's 'Jung Woon-gap's In-depth Analysis' and said, "If Vice Chairman Lee has a role to play, isn't it time to positively consider a pardon?" He added, "The vaccine issue and semiconductors in the US-China relationship stand at the pinnacle of global technological competition. It is a very important time." He continued, "Basically, a pardon is the president's exclusive authority, and personally, I think it is better for Vice Chairman Lee to complete his sentence," but also said, "Vice Chairman Lee should apologize more accurately to the public, seek understanding, find ways to contribute to society, and such methods should be explored."

Regarding the party's presidential candidate primary postponement theory, he said, "It is not desirable to change the rules of the game before the primary," but added, "This is a matter for the party leadership and Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung to decide."

Earlier, on the 4th, Rep. Lee Won-wook also said in a radio interview, "Considering the semiconductor supply situation and investments in the US, the need for a pardon for Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong is not just somewhat necessary but very strongly exists."

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