Yongho Lee: "Ruling Party's New Emergency Committee Chair to Be an Outsider"

Former Party Leader Lee Jun-seok Says, "Politics Should Be Solved Politically, Not by Relying on the Law"

Lee Yong-ho, Member of the People Power Party

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Boryeong] Rep. Lee Yong-ho of the People Power Party said there is a high possibility that the new Emergency Response Committee Chairperson will be an 'outsider to the party.'

On the morning of the 7th, Rep. Lee stated on YTN Radio's "News King Park Ji-hoon" program, "We consulted current lawmakers, but they declined, and some senior incumbent lawmakers opposed the idea of joining the Emergency Response Committee, saying it was inappropriate. Therefore, those individuals could not take the position," adding, "So, I understand it has been settled that the position will be filled by someone outside the party."

When the host mentioned "former National Assembly Deputy Speaker Park Joo-sun, a four-term veteran from Honam," and "former lawmaker Na Kyung-won," Rep. Lee responded, "I don't know the specifics well," and said, "I am not sure if former Deputy Speaker Park has been finally decided, but it seems unlikely to be a current lawmaker."

Regarding the relationship with former party leader Lee Jun-seok, he said, "Former leader Lee has announced his intention to file an injunction, but despite that, we cannot avoid the path we must take," emphasizing, "It is truly uncomfortable and regrettable that politics is now being dictated by the judiciary."

He continued, "Politics should naturally be resolved through politics. I believe it should not rely on the law," adding, "I hope the conflict with former leader Lee can be resolved, but considering his recent ongoing remarks and the various atmospheres within the party, I think the conflict has crossed a line beyond reconciliation through dialogue."

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