Independent Run or Withdrawal?... Jin-sook Lee to Announce Position on April 25 Amid 'Cutoff' Controversy

Focus on Lee's Decision Following Joo Ho-young's Withdrawal

Jin-sook Lee, former Chairperson of the Korea Communications Commission, who ran in the June 3 local elections for Daegu mayor, will hold a press conference at the Daegu City branch of the People Power Party on April 25 to announce her position.

On the evening of April 24, Lee informed the media of this schedule through a press release.

Jin-Sook Lee, Former Chairperson of the Korea Communications Commission. Photo by Yonhap News

Although she did not disclose specific details, it is expected that Lee will use the occasion to clarify her intentions regarding her future, given that she previously hinted at the possibility of running as an independent in response to the People Power Party's nomination committee's decision to exclude her from candidacy (‘cutoff’).

However, there is also speculation that Lee may announce her withdrawal from the Daegu mayoral race at the event. Assemblyman Joo Ho-young, who similarly indicated a possible independent run, decided the previous day not to run.

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