Joo Su-jin, Who Could Not Meet Lee Jun-seok, Says "Sorry Regardless of Reason... Never Desired the Position"

Cho Su-jin, the Public Relations Director of the election campaign committee, who is in conflict with Lee Jun-seok, the leader of the People Power Party, is answering reporters' questions as she leaves the party leader's office at the National Assembly on the afternoon of the 21st. 2021.12.21 Photo by National Assembly Press Photographers [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy reporters Hyunju Lee and Juni Park] Cho Su-jin, a Supreme Council member in charge of the Public Relations Division at the People Power Party’s Election Countermeasures Committee, expressed regret on the 21st regarding the escalating conflict with party leader Lee Jun-seok, saying, "As one gets older, one should gain more wisdom, but regardless of the reason, I am truly sorry."

Cho met with reporters in front of the party leader’s office that day and said, "I arrived at 3 o’clock and waited for an hour and a half. I earnestly conveyed my intention to meet (to Lee’s side), but the timing didn’t work out well."

She continued, "A presidential election should be conducted centered on the candidate," but added, "Yesterday, that point was not well communicated and was misunderstood, but that too was my fault." She then lamented, "Since entering the National Assembly last year, there has not been a single day when I did not think about regime change. Although I lack many abilities, I have done my best to correct the government and the ruling party."

She added, "I have never once demanded or coveted any position. I want to say that. I apologize," before leaving the scene.

Cho was unable to meet Lee before 4 p.m., when Lee had planned to hold a press conference. Ultimately, Lee announced that he would resign from all positions in the election committee, including the head of the Public Relations and Media Headquarters and the standing election committee chairperson.

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