President Moon intended to send congratulatory flowers... but failed due to Yoon's schedule and other reasons

Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 8th. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] President Moon Jae-in attempted to deliver a congratulatory orchid to Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, but the meeting did not materialize due to scheduling issues.

On the 8th, a representative from Yoon's campaign stated, "Today, Lee Cheol-hee, Senior Secretary for Political Affairs at the Blue House, was supposed to deliver a congratulatory message regarding the presidential candidate nomination, and there were discussions between staff members, but it was canceled due to Yoon's schedule."

According to reports, Lee was scheduled to meet Yoon around 2 p.m. that day to deliver President Moon's orchid.

A representative from Yoon's side explained, "Yoon had a very busy schedule today," adding, "With visits to the National Assembly Speaker's group and the Constitution Association following one after another, it seems they decided to adjust the schedule to meet more comfortably."

The representative added, "They are only adjusting the schedule; it is not intentional."

However, some speculate that Yoon's side, which has emphasized the need for regime change by opposing President Moon, might have found the meeting with Lee awkward.

The meeting schedule remains uncertain. Former Prime Minister Yoon said, "Yoon plans to visit Gwangju and Bongha Village the day after tomorrow," and added, "I think the timing will be adjusted appropriately."

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