Kim Dongyeon Expresses Deep Condolences on Passing of Former Prime Minister Lee Haechan: "I Will Cherish His Life and Teachings"

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dongyeon expressed his deep condolences over the passing of former Prime Minister Lee Haechan.

On the 25th, Governor Kim posted on his social media, saying, "I extend my heartfelt condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister Lee Haechan, a towering figure of democracy," and added, "I am deeply saddened by the tragic news delivered from abroad."

He continued, "Throughout his life, he devoted himself to democracy, peace on the Korean Peninsula, and balanced national development in the midst of turbulent modern history. His life itself embodied Korean democracy, serving as a steadfast foundation for successive democratic governments and as an eternal mentor to the Democratic Party."

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dongyeon’s post on his SNS on the 25th

Furthermore, he stated, "I will cherish and uphold the life and teachings of the Prime Minister, who dedicated himself to the nation and its people until his final moments," and added, "Together with all the residents of the province, I sincerely pray that Prime Minister Lee Haechan may rest in peace."

Governor Kim also extended his deepest sympathies to the bereaved family.

Former Prime Minister Lee visited Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on January 22 to attend the Executive Committee meeting of the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of the National Unification Advisory Council. The following morning, his health deteriorated, prompting emergency arrangements for his return to Korea. However, after arriving at the airport in Vietnam, he experienced breathing difficulties and was urgently transferred to Tam Ahn Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.

Former Prime Minister Lee was diagnosed with myocardial infarction and received a stent procedure as well as ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) treatment in the intensive care unit, but ultimately did not regain consciousness and passed away on the 25th.

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