Falling into a Deep Sleep Leaning on a Neighbor in the Subway... Lee Jun-seok Sighting Sparks Buzz

Photo Uploaded on Online Community
Rep. Lee Also Used Public Transport During People Power Party Leadership

Lee Jun-seok, a member of the Reform New Party, became a hot topic online after a photo of him sleeping on the subway, leaning on the shoulder of the passenger next to him, was posted on an online community.

On the 12th, the online community 'FM Korea' uploaded a photo showing Lee wearing a navy suit and a white dress shirt, sitting asleep on a subway seat. He was leaning his head on the shoulder of the passenger beside him, tightly holding his cellphone in one hand and hugging his bag with both arms. Although the original post was soon deleted, netizens captured and shared the photo.

A photo of Lee Jun-seok, a member of the Reform New Party, sleeping on the subway has become a hot topic on online communities. [Image source='FM Korea' capture]

The exact location where the photo was taken has not been confirmed, but some netizens suggested it appeared to be on the GTX line. Netizens who saw the photo mostly responded positively with comments like "Is he really a member of the National Assembly?" "It's funny to see a lawmaker sleeping like that," "It's nice to see him using public transportation," and "No wonder he seems familiar." On the other hand, some negative comments such as "The passenger next to him must have been embarrassed" and "Is he drunk?" were also occasionally seen.

Lee has been known as a public transportation enthusiast who commutes using public transit since his time as the leader of the People Power Party. In particular, he was even seen commuting on the public bicycle system called 'Ddareungi.' There are occasional eyewitness reports from citizens who have encountered Lee on the subway. The reason he uses public transportation is said to be due to its punctuality and convenience, allowing him to arrive exactly on time for appointments. In a past broadcast interview, he stated, "For schedules going to provinces, I can use a dedicated vehicle, but for Seoul schedules, I try to live in my usual style as much as possible," adding, "I return home from Yeouido to Sangye-dong, and using the party leader’s vehicle doesn’t really fit the purpose."

Currently, it is known that Lee’s office does not have any staff assigned as personal assistants or dedicated drivers. Before the opening of the 22nd National Assembly, Lee revealed that most of his aides are people born in the 1990s, saying, "I intend to organize the team mainly with people who can play proper roles in policy and other areas, rather than serving as personal assistants or dedicated drivers."

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