Lee Cheol-hee, Choi Jae-hyung Severely Criticize... "Resignation for Personal Political Goals"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Lee Cheol-hee, Senior Secretary for Political Affairs at the Blue House, expressed regret over former Board of Audit and Inspection Chairman Choi Jae-hyung's recent resignation, saying, "The president thoroughly guaranteed neutrality and independence, but he resigned for personal political goals." Regarding former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl, who recently announced his presidential bid, he remained reserved, stating, "He is already a candidate for the presidential election."

In an interview on June 1st with YTN Radio's 'Hwang Bo-seon's Start of a New Morning,' Senior Secretary Lee criticized Choi's actions, saying, "I am worried that the next person (Board of Audit and Inspection Chairman) will also try to do something with this position," and added, "He left a bad precedent." He said, "As far as I know, the president guaranteed neutrality and independence without any remarks, so it is regrettable that he resigned for personal political goals."

Regarding former Prosecutor General Yoon's presidential declaration press conference, he said, "If I evaluate it, there could be controversy," and added, "He is already a candidate for the presidential election, and it does not seem appropriate for someone close to the president at the Blue House to comment on this or that," thus remaining reserved.

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