Lee Jae-myung Meets 'Gaeddal', "Excessive Expressions Become Grounds for Attack"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Min-young] Lee Jae-myung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, met with the so-called 'Daughter of Reform,' the 2030 female support base, over the weekend and urged restraint, saying that excessive expressions provide grounds for attacks.

On the afternoon of the 18th, Lee met with supporters at the outdoor performance hall of Gyeyang Mountain in Incheon and said, "Using oppressive expressions does not change the opponent's thoughts, but rather increases their resistance."

Lee stated, "Radical and harsh expressions and oppressive behavior only strengthen hostility," adding, "Even young children rebel when excessively oppressed." He continued, "What good does it do to use oppressive expressions toward a member of the National Assembly, a constitutional institution?" and "I hope people consider this to avoid misunderstandings."

Addressing his supporters, Lee said, "The owners of a political party are its members, and the owners of the country are the people," pointing out, "It is truly problematic when this very obvious principle is not upheld." He emphasized, "'Party positions belong to party members, public offices belong to the people'?this is the fundamental principle."

However, after the event, when asked by reporters whether he had decided to run in the party convention, Lee did not respond.

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