Lee Jun-seok Meets Surviving Soldiers of Cheonan Ship Sinking, Gets Emotional: "Must They Be Insulted This Much?"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Former Supreme Council Member Lee Jun-seok, who challenged the People Power Party leadership election, shed tears on the 9th during a meeting with surviving soldiers and bereaved families of the Cheonan ship incident. Lee expressed his outrage, criticizing former Democratic Party deputy spokesperson Jo Sang-ho's remarks, saying, "Do they have to insult to this extent?"

Lee visited the protest site held in front of the Ministry of National Defense that day. Shedding tears, he said, "I am appalled that even after 11 years, there are attempts to belittle and insult the surviving soldiers and bereaved families," adding, "There are still people who bear the trauma from 11 years ago and pay for their treatment out of pocket. Is it necessary to insult them to this extent? Whatever else, this is too harsh."

He stated, "Basically, both the surviving soldiers of the Cheonan ship and the bereaved families have endured a lot of pain," and expressed deep indignation, saying, "Regarding the problematic remarks this time, it must have been an almost unbearable insult to Captain Choi Won-il as a uniformed soldier."

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Lee said, "Personally, I cannot believe that someone I used to broadcast with made such a shameless remark. Above all, I feel an indescribable anger that they insist it was not a mistake and refuse to correct it," and added, "I earnestly ask Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil to soothe the hearts of Captain Choi Won-il, the bereaved families, and the surviving soldiers regarding the remarks made by members within the party."

Meanwhile, he saluted at a 90-degree angle to the surviving soldiers and bereaved families, including former Colonel Choi, who served on the Cheonan ship, and then joined the protest.

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