Lee Jun-seok, Press Conference This Afternoon... Attention on Whether He Will Announce Resignation Amid Escalating Conflict with Jo Su-jin

Cho Su-jin, Head of Public Relations for the Election Committee, Lee Jun-seok, Leader of the People Power Party [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] As the conflict between Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, and Cho Su-jin, head of the campaign publicity team, intensifies, Lee will hold a press conference at 4 p.m. on the 21st to announce his position.

In a text message sent to a media outlet that morning, Lee stated, "Since Director Cho declared that the position has no meaning in the command structure, I will resign as the standing campaign committee chairman."

Attention is focused on whether Lee will actually announce his intention to resign from the standing campaign committee chairman position at the press conference. However, if Director Cho offers a direct apology before the conference, there is a possibility that the conflict may be resolved.

Earlier, Lee referred to an apology post by Director Cho on Facebook, saying, "Seeing such an apology that is not even an apology leaves me speechless," and demanded, "Is this how you respond to the media regarding the candidate’s spouse issue? Before it becomes a bigger problem, clearly state your position."

There is also speculation that Lee may point out broader issues within the campaign beyond the conflict with Director Cho. A source close to Lee explained, "Currently, the campaign has effectively lost its command and control system," and added, "We believe Lee may make some remarks or decisions regarding the overall flaws within the campaign."

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