Lee Jae-myung "Kim Nam-guk Resigns from Party for Responsibility... Sincerely Apologizes to the People for Concern"

"As an elected official, I have failed in my duties and have no excuse, even with ten mouths."

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, expressed an apology on the 14th regarding the controversy over lawmaker Kim Nam-guk's large-scale cryptocurrency holdings and investments.

In his opening remarks at the 'Reform Members' Meeting' held at the National Assembly that afternoon, Lee said, "On behalf of the Democratic Party, I sincerely apologize to the public for causing concern." He added, "It seems that lawmaker Kim Nam-guk has resigned from the party as a way of taking responsibility for the recent incident."

He stated, "As an elected public official who should have diligently cared for the lives of the people 24 hours a day under difficult circumstances, I have nothing to say to the public’s disappointment, even if I had ten mouths."

He continued, "We will make sufficient alternatives and efforts so that our people do not worry further," bowing deeply.

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