Party for National Innovation Jeollanam-do Branch Issues Apology for 'President Lee Social Media Controversy'

"Regret Caused to President Lee Jaemyung and Residents"
"Conflict-driven Politics Undesirable... Committed to the Community"

The Jeollanam-do branch of the Party for National Innovation has issued an official apology regarding the recent controversy over posting President Lee Jaemyung’s past drunk driving record on social media.

On May 14, the Jeollanam-do branch of the Party for National Innovation released a statement, saying, “First and foremost, we express our regret and apologize to President Lee Jaemyung and the people of Jeollanam-do for causing concern with the recent controversial social media post.”

Logo of the Party for National Innovation.

The statement went on to emphasize, “We are clearly aware that political practices which fuel community conflict and political distrust are not desirable under any circumstances.”

It further stated, “Taking this incident as a lesson, we will approach residents and the public with greater caution and responsibility. We will not engage in excessive slander or wasteful political offensives, but will instead focus more on politics centered on policies and vision.”

Regarding the upcoming local elections, the Jeollanam-do branch of the Party for National Innovation added, “We hope for a fair and clean competition, rather than mutual criticism and conflict, and pledge to act responsibly by prioritizing the unity of residents and regional development as our highest values.”

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