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Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, recently refuted former lawmaker Moon Hak-jin's claim that "unofficial forces close to Lee are involved in the nomination process," after Moon, who was advised by Lee not to run in the general election, made the allegation, calling it "the party's official investigation result."

On the afternoon of the 14th, after attending a policy meeting at the Small Business Association in Yeouido, Seoul, Lee told reporters, "It seems (former lawmaker Moon) reacted sensitively, perhaps thinking it was his last chance, but that claim is completely untrue."

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is speaking at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 2nd. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

Earlier, Lee personally conveyed the suitability survey results to former lawmaker Moon, who applied for nomination in Gwangju-eul, Gyeonggi Province, and urged him not to run. It is known that during the phone call, Lee mentioned that Moon trailed the first-place candidate by 20% in the survey. On the same day, Moon posted on his Facebook under the title "A party shaken by unofficial manipulation," raising allegations of manipulation. He claimed, "In trying to install Lee Jae-myung's 'personal guard,' unofficial forces are taking reckless measures and manipulating figures that no one can accept."

In addition, regarding former Justice Minister Cho Kuk's announcement of forming a new party the day before, Lee distanced himself indirectly by emphasizing the "public's perspective." He said, "Everyone has the freedom to engage in political activities," and added, "When certain situations arise that cannot be controlled, it is important to respond well in line with the overall strategic goals." He continued, "We must unite all possible forces, and the most important criterion for such unity and solidarity is the perspective of our people," adding, "We will do our best to judge the Yoon Seok-youl administration according to the public's perspective."

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