Cheong "Lee Jae-yong's Parole, A Choice for National Interest, Hope Citizens Understand" (Update)

Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong's Position on Parole... "Many Citizens Expect Roles in Semiconductor and Vaccine Fields"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] On the 13th, the Blue House asked the public for understanding, stating that the parole of Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong was a choice made for national interest.

Park Soo-hyun, the Blue House Senior Secretary for Public Communication, said at a Chuncheon briefing on the same day, "In this severe crisis situation, especially with expectations for roles in the semiconductor and vaccine sectors, many citizens have requested parole. We accept this as a choice for national interest and hope the public will understand."

The view of the Blue House from Namsan, Seoul. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

Secretary Park said, "I will share the position regarding the parole of Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong. We are well aware that there are both supportive and opposing opinions regarding his parole. The opinions of citizens who oppose it are also valid," he conveyed.

Meanwhile, although Secretary Park conveyed the Blue House's position on Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong's parole, it is known that the content reflects the intentions of President Moon Jae-in.

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