Handonghun "Let's Have a Constructive Conversation"... Lee Jaemyung "Ready to Cooperate"

Han Dong-hoon, the Emergency Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, paid his first courtesy visit to Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the ruling party, the Democratic Party of Korea, on the 29th.

At the visit to the Democratic Party leader's office in the National Assembly that afternoon, Chairman Han said, "As leaders of the ruling and opposition parties, there are certainly many differences, but I hope we can focus more on the common goal of politics for the people and have many constructive dialogues."

He also expressed gratitude, saying, "Although I suddenly took office and was in a hectic situation, I am very thankful that you willingly arranged the visit schedule quickly."

In response, Leader Lee said, "I welcome and congratulate you on your appointment as the Emergency Committee Chairman of the People Power Party and your visit," adding, "Although we may have somewhat different positions, I believe our responsibility is to fulfill the duties entrusted to us by the people." He continued, "I want to say that the Democratic Party of Korea is always ready to cooperate with the People Power Party on the matters they wish to pursue."

Handonghun, Emergency Response Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, and Lee Jaemyung, Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, are meeting on the 29th at the Democratic Party leader's office in the National Assembly. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

Leader Lee further explained, "As the title 'Emergency Committee Chairman' suggests, the People Power Party is in a kind of emergency state, but on the other hand, it is also a clear reality that the country and our people are facing very difficult circumstances. The most important tasks for both the People Power Party and the Democratic Party of Korea are to take care of people's livelihoods, create a safer country, and pioneer a brighter future for the Republic of Korea. Isn't that the responsibility given to all of us?"

Referring to Chairman Han's remark at a ministerial farewell ceremony that he wants to 'stand with the common people and the vulnerable,' Leader Lee said, "Among the vulnerable and common people in our society, the most pressing current issue is probably the victims of the Itaewon tragedy."

He added, "I hope the political circles do not ignore their wishes for a thorough investigation, punishment of those responsible, and measures to prevent recurrence, and that you will cooperate on the special law for the Itaewon tragedy to fulfill those hopes."

He also mentioned the issue of the special law on jeonse fraud. Leader Lee proposed, "There have been cases of extreme choices due to jeonse fraud damage, and considering this difficult reality, I hope you will participate in the Democratic Party's efforts to provide relief first and then seek some form of compensation later."

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