Returning Lee Nak-yeon: "South Korea is collapsing in many places... I will fulfill the unfinished responsibilities" (Comprehensive)

Returned after studying in the US for 1 year and 17 days
Hundreds of supporters gathered
"The people are worried about the country... I will prioritize the nation above all"

[Image source=Yonhap News]

"I will fulfill the unfinished responsibility to set the Republic of Korea on the right path."

Former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, Lee Nak-yeon, returned to Korea through Incheon Airport on the 24th after completing his studies in the United States, which he had left for in June last year. He said, "Right now, the Republic of Korea has reached a state where the people worry about the country instead of the country worrying about the people. I fully understand that I share some responsibility for this situation."

Former leader of the Democratic Party Lee Nak-yeon, after completing a one-year study abroad in the United States, is speaking to supporters upon returning through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 24th.
[Image source=Yonhap News]

He addressed hundreds of supporters gathered at Incheon Airport, saying, "While you have been suffering, I am sorry for being apart from you, and I missed you all," and emphasized, "From now on, I will not leave your side."

Lee also pointed out, "Right now, the Republic of Korea is collapsing in many places," adding, "Exports are shrinking, the economy is faltering, democracy and welfare are regressing, and foreign relations have been tarnished." He continued, "The pride of being Korean and the self-esteem that came with it are crumbling," and urged the Yoon Seok-yeol administration to "correct all state affairs and restore foreign relations."

Regarding Japan, he stated, "They must stop the ocean discharge of contaminated water from nuclear power plants and find alternatives," and emphasized to the United States and China, "They should show more respect to the Republic of Korea." To Russia, he sent a message saying, "Invasion must disappear forever."

Earlier, Lee left for the United States on June 7 last year after the local elections and returned on this day after one year and 17 days. He served as a visiting researcher at George Washington University and published a book titled Survival Strategy for the Republic of Korea - Lee Nak-yeon's Vision in late April this year, compiling his research results.

Lee explained, "My concern and study in the U.S. was how the Republic of Korea can survive as a nation." He added, "I will work together with you to set the Republic of Korea on the right path," and "In any case, I will prioritize the nation above all."

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