Responding to the 'I Love Lee Nak-yeon' Banner... Lee Nak-yeon: "My Shortcomings Prevented Fulfilling Your Wishes"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] Former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon, who accepted the results of the party's presidential primary and held a camp disbandment ceremony on the 14th, expressed his gratitude upon seeing the banner hung by supporters in front of the National Assembly.

On the 15th, Lee posted on Facebook, "I heard that a banner saying 'I Love Lee Nak-yeon' was hung in front of the National Assembly building," adding, "As a politician, I have seen many banners, but I feel embarrassed that my face is on such a beautiful banner. I love you all too," he responded.

He said, "I expressed my gratitude after each nationwide primary, but I was unable to do so for the last primary on the 10th of this month," and added, "I thank you belatedly."

Photo by Lee Nak-yeon, former representative, Facebook screen capture

He continued, "I especially want to extend my special thanks to the third electoral college who gave me 62.37% of the votes and to the overseas Korean electoral college who gave me 55.59%," he added.

Lee said, "The reason I could not fulfill your wishes is because I was lacking. I ask for your forgiveness," and added, "I am sorry for the delay in expressing my gratitude. I hope you understand."

Meanwhile, Lee changed his Facebook background to a photo of the banner hung by his supporters.

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