Sang-min Lee: "Whether you like or dislike Jaemyung Lee, he is a partner... We need to start talking about the Democratic Party"

Democratic Party Rep. Sangmin Lee KBS Radio Interview
"Confrontation for the General Election Purpose"

Lee Sang-min, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, raised his voice toward the government and ruling party, saying, "Whether you dislike or like Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party leader is the opposing partner, and we should acknowledge that and start the conversation from there."

On the 13th, on KBS Radio's 'Choi Kyung-young's Strongest Current Affairs,' Lee said, "Right now, politicians' duty and responsibility should be to solve problems, ease the worries of the people, and provide them with some comfort."

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is making a phone call with Kwon Yang-sook, the wife of former President Roh Moo-hyun, at the hunger strike tent in front of the National Assembly main building on the 11th. Photo by Yonhap News

Lee criticized, "(The ruling party's) leadership is not showing the refreshing, decisive, and perhaps inclusive and magnanimous leadership well, whether from one person or another," adding, "Especially President Yoon Seok-youl, the presidential office, and the ruling party seem to deepen and fuel the confrontation rather than leading and improving the political situation, which is truly regrettable and cannot be left without criticism."

He continued, "They seem to regard the opposition as enemies and intend to use this confrontation for election purposes until the general election, mistakenly believing that consolidating their support base through this confrontation will lead to victory," and pointed out, "While enthusiastic supporters may follow, would most of the people think that way?"

Lee also criticized Lee Jae-myung's hunger strike. He said, "The problems with Lee Jae-myung's leadership within the party and various issues with some hardline supporters are being overlooked and not improved at all, which is worrisome," adding, "I think the party's Supreme Council members should forcibly take Lee Jae-myung to the hospital quickly."

Regarding Defense Minister Lee Jong-seop's sudden resignation related to the 'Chae Sang-byeong incident,' Lee emphasized, "Various responsibility issues and criminal liability must be thoroughly investigated and held accountable through a special prosecutor investigation."

Lee said, "If the minister reversed his own approval, it must have been done by someone higher than the minister, and if so, structurally and formally, it would be the Prime Minister or the President," adding, "Although we can guess, it needs to be supported by investigation to present clear evidence. More importantly, the truth must be uncovered through a special prosecutor investigation."

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