Lee Won-wook "Yoon Kwan-seok and Lee Sung-man, Regrettable but Right Decision"

Democratic Party lawmakers Yoon Kwan-seok and Lee Sung-man, key figures in the 'money envelope' controversy, have expressed their intention to voluntarily leave the party. Lawmaker Lee Won-wook praised this decision as "regrettable but the right choice."

On the 3rd, Lee posted on his social media, "The two fellow lawmakers have made a resolute decision. Considering how painful their time of reflection must have been, it is truly regrettable," he said.

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He added, "This resolution was made in the eyes of the public," and quoted a novelist who described the atmosphere of society as 'stinging.' He said, "There is a prevalence of politicians who do not understand this sting."

Lee continued, "The Democratic Party is losing the empathy to simultaneously feel the sting that the public experiences," and said, "Our first step must appear as a hundred steps to the people. Though painful, I am grateful to the two lawmakers because I know their decision is right."

On the same day, Lawmakers Yoon and Lee voluntarily left the party in connection with the money envelope incident. Yoon stated on his social media, "With a spirit of putting the party before oneself, I will temporarily leave the party and face the political prosecution with confidence," and apologized sincerely to the party, fellow lawmakers, respected and beloved party members, and the public for causing great concern.

He said, "There are many rebuttals and things I want to say about various issues, but I will sincerely cooperate with the upcoming prosecution investigation and judicial process, actively clarify and correct this matter," and added, "I will do my best to reveal the truth through legal battles."

Lawmaker Lee also said, "Today, I announce my decision to leave the Democratic Party and stand alone in the harsh wilderness," and stated, "With the spirit of putting the party before oneself, I will now fight alone for the truth."

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