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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] On the 1st, Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, went to Seongnam Seoul Airport to welcome President Yoon Seok-yeol, who was returning from his first overseas trip.

A representative from the party leader's office stated, "The leader went to the airport" and added, "He plans to welcome President Yoon." This visit was not announced through the official schedule of the party leader, but it is known that Lee's side conveyed this intention in advance through the presidential office.

Previously, when President Yoon departed for Spain on the 27th of last month, only floor leader Kwon Seong-dong and deputy floor leader Song Eon-seok saw off the president and his spouse.

The sudden change in Lee's attitude has led to interpretations that he might be seeking help from President Yoon regarding the disciplinary review by the Ethics Committee scheduled for the 7th. Floor leader Kwon, who left as a special envoy to the Philippine presidential inauguration, is expected to return early on the 2nd, so Lee will be the only one from the party to welcome the president at the airport that day.

There was also a sentiment that Lee had been 'cut off' by President Yoon until the day before, following the sudden resignation of Park Seong-min, who was classified as pro-Yoon and served as the party leader's secretary-general.

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