Lee Hyuk-je, Former Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member, States Decision to Leave Party for Health and Family Reasons

Rep. Lee: "Business, Women, and Election Nomination Issues Are Groundless... I Will Devote Myself Solely to My Family"

Lee Hyuk-je, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] Lee Hyuk-je, a Jeonnam Provincial Assembly member, recently expressed his position regarding his controversial departure from the Democratic Party of Korea, stating it was "solely to protect my health and take care of my family."

On the morning of the 23rd at 8 a.m., Lee Hyuk-je responded in a phone interview with Asia Economy to the question, "There has been much speculation about your resignation from the Democratic Party on the 12th. What was the sudden reason for submitting your resignation?"

Lee said, "My health has rapidly deteriorated recently. As my condition worsened, I felt guilty for neglecting my family while focusing on politics, and I was concerned about my wife who has been struggling by my side. Therefore, I decided to prioritize my health and devote myself solely to my family by stepping down from political activities."

He continued, "This resignation was deeply requested by my wife, who wanted me to leave politics. She has endured a lifetime of hardship living with my shortcomings. As the head of the household, I failed to support the family financially, and my wife, who worked hard to support me, wished for me to quit politics," he revealed.

In particular, regarding the rampant speculation within and outside the political sphere about business issues, relationships with women, and next year's local election nominations following his sudden resignation, Lee firmly denied all allegations as completely unfounded.

Lee stated, "No politician is free from internal or external conflicts during their political career. It is true that my health deteriorated during this process. However, the decisive reason was that after losing my health, my wife and children were the first to come to mind. Therefore, I organized my party affiliation to focus on the family I had neglected," making it clear that there were no other reasons.

He added, "Urgent hospital treatment was necessary, and my condition was so poor that I was unable to contact those around me. I sincerely apologize for causing concern and worry to the residents and those around me due to this matter," expressing his feelings.

Lee Hyuk-je was born in 1970 in Sinan, Jeonnam. He graduated from Mokpo Yeongheung High School and majored in English Literature at Kyung Hee University Graduate School. Since being elected as the 11th Jeonnam Provincial Assembly member in 2018, he has devoted himself to legislative activities for the development of local communities and Jeonnam's autonomy through roles such as chairman of the Budget and Accounts Committee, member of the Education Committee, and member of the Youth Development Special Committee.

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