Lee Nak-yeon: "Yoon's Illegality Must Be Strictly Verified... Concern Over Electorate Recruitment During COVID-19 Resurgence"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] Former Democratic Party of Korea leader Lee Nak-yeon stated on the 11th regarding the controversy surrounding Kim Gun-hee, wife of former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, "While the privacy of the president's family should be protected, strict scrutiny is necessary regarding any illegality."

Lee made these remarks during a meeting with reporters at the National Assembly communication office, saying, "As I have mentioned several times in TV debates, the president and the president's family are the face of the nation."

Lee's comment came in response to a question about his thoughts on the interview remarks of leading party candidate Lee Jae-myung, who said that verification should be limited as much as possible to the candidate's own issues.

Meanwhile, regarding calls from some quarters to postpone the primary election due to the resurgence of COVID-19, Lee expressed concern, saying, "I am deeply worried that activities such as recruiting the electorate during this time might put the public and party members at risk," and added, "Since the leadership has already decided the primary schedule, I hope there will be wise judgment on what to do next."

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