Lee Nak-yeon on the Approval of Arrest Motion for Lee Jae-myung: "Conflicted and Regretful"

Special Lecture at Jeju University on the 22nd, Responding to Reporters' Questions
"Wisdom Must Be Exercised Together" Regarding Intra-Party Conflicts

Former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon expressed that he feels "very distressed and regretful" about the approval of the arrest motion against Representative Lee Jae-myung.

On the afternoon of the 22nd, after a special lecture titled "Youth and South Korea's Survival Strategy" held at the Social Sciences Auditorium of Jeju National University, Lee told reporters in response to their questions, "I have nothing special to say," expressing his feelings.

Regarding the ongoing conflicts within the party, he avoided a direct answer by saying, "I hope wisdom will be exercised mutually to reach the best conclusion."

Former leader of the Democratic Party Lee Nak-yeon is giving a special lecture on the afternoon of the 22nd at the Social Sciences College Auditorium of Jeju National University.
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After the lecture, when asked by the audience about the opposition party's failure to properly check the ruling party, the former leader responded, "How to regain the people's trust is important," adding, "Everything boils down to that."

He further added, "There will be intense internal debates and disputes over the methods, and such time will likely continue for a considerable period. We need to gather wisdom."

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