Choo Mi-ae on Lee Nak-yeon's Resignation Declaration: "Reckless Decision... Withdraw It"

Choo Mi-ae: "Jongno, the Political Hub, Holds Great Symbolism for Democratic Party Members"

On the 1st, at a studio in Gasan Digital Complex, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, during the 1-on-1 debate for the Democratic Party presidential election candidates hosted by OhmyNews, presidential candidate Lee Nak-yeon is passing by candidate Chu Mi-ae.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] As former Prime Minister and Democratic Party presidential pre-candidate Lee Nak-yeon announced his intention to resign from his National Assembly seat, fellow party candidate Chu Mi-ae criticized him, saying, "Withdraw your resignation and focus on the primary election."

On the afternoon of the 8th, Candidate Chu posted on her Facebook regarding Lee's decision to resign, stating, "This is a decision that forgets the symbolism that Jongno, the political first street imbued with the spirit of President Roh Moo-hyun, holds for Democratic Party members and supporters."

She continued, "It is an irresponsible decision that betrays the will of the people who gave the Democratic Party 180 seats to carry out proper reforms," adding, "Statements implying that no one else but himself is qualified to be the presidential candidate are not only arrogant but delusional."

Furthermore, Candidate Chu said, "The National Assembly seat given by the people to the Democratic Party is not a stake to be carelessly placed on the presidential primary table," and added, "I hope that choosing Honam as the announcement location is not a low-level attempt to hold Honam hostage to regionalism."

She also urged Lee to withdraw his resignation, saying, "Abandoning the precious choice of the people based on one's political convenience is tantamount to giving up the path of a politician."

Meanwhile, on the same day, Candidate Lee held a press conference at the Gwangju City Council to announce his Honam region pledges, stating, "I will repay the debt I owe to the Democratic Party and the Republic of Korea by dedicating everything to achieving regime re-creation," and expressed his intention to resign from his National Assembly seat.

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