Attendance at the National Assembly Public Administration and Security Committee

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min stated that he has never expressed his intention to resign to the President regarding the responsibility for the Itaewon tragedy.


On the 7th, Minister Lee appeared at the National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee's full session on the '2023 Budget and Current Issues' and responded to a question from Assemblyman Cheon Jun-ho of the Democratic Party of Korea, saying, "I have never expressed my intention to resign to the President," and "I have not consulted with the Presidential Office."



Minister Lee added, "At this stage, the most important thing is post-incident recovery and consolation," and "I will do my best in the position given to me."


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