Former National Assembly Deputy Speaker Lee Sang-deuk from Pohang Passes Away... Local Community Mourns

Six-Term Lawmakers from Pohang Nam and Ulleung Regions Make Significant Contributions to Local Political and Economic Development

Mayor Lee Kang-deok: "Gathering Citizens' Hearts in Mourning, Remembering Achievements for the Region and Nation"

Lee Sang-deuk, former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly from Pohang, passed away on the 23rd due to an illness. He was 89 years old.

News of the passing of Lee, a political giant who worked hard for regional economic development, has sparked waves of mourning in the Pohang area.

Lee Sang-deuk, elder brother of former President Lee Myung-bak and former Deputy Speaker of the 17th National Assembly, was born in 1935. He graduated from Pohang Jungang Elementary School, Dongji Middle School, Dongji Commercial High School, and Seoul National University with a degree in Economics.

In particular, after entering politics in 1988 as a member of the 13th National Assembly representing the Gyeongbuk Yeongil-Ulleung district, he served six terms in Pohang Nam-Ulleung until the 18th National Assembly, making various contributions to the development of the Pohang community.

Lee led projects such as the construction of Yeongilman Port, the establishment of the KTX Pohang line, and the opening of the Donghae Jungbu line. He also paved the way for major national projects including the Pohang-Daegu Expressway, Yeongilman-daero, and Blue Valley, contributing to economic growth as a prominent regional political figure.

Mayor Lee Kang-deok said, “We feel great sorrow and regret at the news of the passing of Lee, who was a strong pillar for the political and economic development of the Pohang region. He was more than just a politician; he was a person who loved Pohang and deeply influenced our lives and regional development.” He added, “We express our deepest condolences on behalf of the citizens of Pohang and will remember his achievements for the region and the nation for a long time.”

Pohang City planned to hold a civic funeral but announced that, honoring the deceased’s wishes, the funeral will be a family ceremony. The funeral hall is set up at Seoul Asan Medical Center, with the funeral procession scheduled for the 26th.

Former National Assembly Deputy Speaker Lee Sang-deuk.

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