President Yoon and Leader Lee Talk Today... "Let's Arrange a Meeting Soon"

Lee Jin-bok Senior Secretary for Political Affairs Delivers Congratulatory Flower Stand to Yoon
Two Speak by Phone During Private Meeting
Convey Congratulations and Mention Pyeongsan

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] It has been reported that Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, and President Yoon Seok-yeol reached a consensus during a phone call on the 30th to "arrange a meeting as soon as possible."

Lee Jin-bok, Senior Secretary for Political Affairs at the Presidential Office, said to reporters after visiting Lee, "I called (President Yoon) from inside and handed the phone over," revealing this.

He continued, "I congratulated him, and (Lee told President Yoon) that after visiting Pyeongsan yesterday, he was very thankful for the help, and that Pyeongsan was quiet," adding, "There were various discussions such as making good livelihood bills to help the country and the people, and asking for support. Let's do that."

However, Lee said there was no direct mention of a summit meeting. Regarding specific schedules, he said, "We will coordinate while looking at various schedules in the future."

Park Sung-jun, spokesperson for the Democratic Party, explained the process of the call, saying, "Lee Jin-bok and Lee met and had a good atmosphere while talking, and then Lee Jin-bok said that President Yoon wanted to talk with Lee, and Lee readily agreed, so they had the call."

The call lasted about three minutes, and it was confirmed that there was no prior arrangement for the call.

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On the same day, Lee Jin-bok visited Lee and delivered President Yoon's congratulatory orchid. The orchid had the inscription "Congratulations on your inauguration, President Yoon Seok-yeol." Before the private meeting, Lee Jin-bok said, "In these difficult times, Lee Jae-myung has become the party leader, so I came to greet him on behalf of the President," adding, "You must have worked very hard, so I came to congratulate you."

Lee then said, "I hope the ruling party, which has been chosen by the people, and the Yoon Seok-yeol government, and President Yoon succeed," adding, "Success is not an alliance of a specific camp or individual, but a better life for the people and a better future for the Republic of Korea."

Regarding the role of the opposition party, he emphasized, "We must cooperate on issues that are core to the people's livelihood and lives, such as the economy, security issues related to community safety, and fair order," adding, "We should cooperate on government and ruling party policy operations and national affairs where cooperation is needed, and check where necessary, but always keep the ultimate goal on the people's livelihood."

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