Yoon's Detention Cancellation: Lee Jae-myung Says "Will Announce Position After Gathering Opinions"

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, said on the 7th that regarding President Yoon Seok-yeol's release, "We will convene an emergency Supreme Council meeting to gather our opinions and then issue a statement."

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is surrounded by reporters after finishing the launch ceremony of the Special Committee on Games held at the National Assembly Members' Office Building on the 7th. Photo by Yonhap News

After the launch ceremony of the party's Special Committee on Games held at the National Assembly that day, Lee responded to reporters' questions about his stance on President Yoon's release with this statement.

The Democratic Party plans to discuss response measures related to the cancellation of President Yoon's detention at an emergency party members' meeting following the Supreme Council meeting in the afternoon.

Earlier, the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division 25 (Chief Judge Ji Gui-yeon) approved the request to cancel President Yoon's detention. Accordingly, President Yoon will stand trial while being released.

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