Jung Sung-ho: "Lee Jae-myung Apologized for 'Text Bombs' and Urged Restraint... Division Only Reopens Wounds"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] Former Gyeonggi Governor Lee Jae-myung sent a message on the 19th asking his strong supporters to refrain from sending 'text bomb' messages to some lawmakers within the party.

Democratic Party lawmaker Jung Sung-ho revealed in a post on Facebook that Lee called him to make this request.

Lawmaker Jung said, "(Lee) was very worried about his supporters and the party," adding, "He said he heard that distrust and conflict were arising between the supporters and lawmakers who worked hard, as he himself was lacking and failed in the presidential election."

He continued, "He said that lawmakers were also receiving a barrage of text bomb messages, and that he felt very sorry and ashamed both for those sending and receiving them, so he asked me to deliver a message appealing for restraint."

Lawmaker Jung stated, "No matter how good the intention, if someone feels it as collective coercion, it is not desirable," and added, "Division and anger will only reopen our own wounds."

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