Lee Jae-myung Refused Citizen's Autograph Request... What Book Is It?

Speculation on Color, Size, etc. Delayed <Goodbye, Lee Jae-myung>

Lee Jae-myung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, is seen receiving a book from a citizen, checking the cover, and returning it without a signature. Netizens speculate that the book is likely titled "Goodbye, Lee Jae-myung," judging by its size, and criticize the lawmaker accordingly. / Photo captured from an online community

Book 'Goodbye Lee Jae-myung' / Jiwoo Publishing

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Juhee] On the 21st, a scene where Lee Jae-myung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, refused a citizen's request for an autograph in Gwangju has become a hot topic.

On that day, Lee visited the Kim Dae-jung Convention Center in Gwangju Metropolitan City, where the joint speech meeting for the party leader and supreme councilor candidates of the August 28 party convention was held. In a YouTube video capturing the situation, supporters gathered around Lee as he got out of the car, and he moved while receiving a warm welcome.

Then, a woman wearing pink approached Lee closely and handed him a white book, requesting an autograph. However, Lee took the book, checked the cover, and then returned the book to the woman as it was.

Even after being refused, the woman did not lower her hand holding the book and asked for an autograph again, but Lee turned his gaze to the woman and moved on. Then, a man standing next to Lee made an 'X' sign with his hand toward the woman and shook his head. It appeared to be a sign telling her not to ask Lee for an autograph.

The video does not clearly show what book the woman handed over. However, netizens speculate that it is likely based on the size and color of the book and Lee's behavior. is a book published last December before the presidential election by lawyer Jang Young-ha, dealing with the conflict between Lee and his late older brother Lee Jae-seon. At that time, the Democratic Party filed an injunction to ban the sale and distribution of the book against the publisher, but the court did not accept it.

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