Democratic Party "Kim Hye-kyung Considering Additional Apology for 'Excessive Protocol' Controversy"

Woo Sang-ho "Discussing when and how to proceed"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] Kim Hye-kyung, the spouse of Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party of Korea's presidential candidate, is considering issuing an additional apology regarding the controversy over excessive protocol.

On the same day, Woo Sang-ho, the head of the Democratic Party's campaign headquarters, met with reporters at the Yeouido Democratic Party office and, when asked if there was a schedule or occasion for the candidate's spouse to apologize, said, "There has been a statement from Lee Nak-yeon, the general campaign committee chairman, so we are currently preparing for that issue (Kim Hye-kyung's apology)." He added, "We are discussing when and how to do it."

When asked if the apology had been decided, Representative Woo said, "We are discussing in that direction," and added, "Including the apology issue, we will try to create an opportunity for a new turnaround."

Earlier, Lee Nak-yeon, the general campaign committee chairman, told reporters, "I think it is necessary to sincerely acknowledge and humbly apologize," and added, "I hope you carefully consider what sincerity and humility mean."

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