"Need for Worker Pardon" Request from Opposition Party Leadership
On the 3rd, President Lee Jae-myung had lunch with the leadership of five non-negotiating parties at the presidential residence to discuss various national issues.
Attending the lunch were Kim Sun-min, acting representative of the Justice Innovation Party, Seo Wang-jin, floor leader; Kim Jae-yeon, representative of the Progressive Party, and Yoon Jong-oh, floor leader; Cheon Ha-ram, acting representative and floor leader of the Reform Innovation Party; Yoon Hye-in, representative and floor leader of the Basic Income Party; and Han Chang-min, representative and floor leader of the Social Democratic Party.
Woo Sang-ho, the chief of staff for political affairs at the presidential office, reported in a briefing, "The opposition leadership suggested the need for the pardon and restoration of rights for politicians, including former Justice Innovation Party leader Cho Kuk, who have been harmed by the prosecution, as well as construction workers and freight workers."
Avoiding a Direct Answer on Cho Kuk's Pardon… Instruction to Understand the Situation of Workers
According to Woo, President Lee did not respond directly to the request for the pardon of politicians, including former representative Cho. However, he instructed to assess the situation regarding the demand for the pardon of workers.
In addition, regarding the employment insecurity of Homeplus workers who have entered corporate rehabilitation procedures and the industrial accident issues at coal-fired power plants, he promised to "look into it more deeply," Woo explained.
Reaffirmation of Commitment to Prosecutorial Reform… Discussions on Political and Social Reforms
During the lunch, concerns from the opposition about recent prosecutor appointments were also conveyed. In response, President Lee emphasized that he is "the biggest victim of a political prosecution" and reaffirmed his commitment to prosecutorial reform without any setbacks.
Regarding inquiries related to agricultural and educational policies, President Lee responded, "I will take responsibility and keep the promises to the people." The leadership of the five parties requested continued interest in political reform issues, such as the relaxation of negotiating party conditions, and President Lee listened to these requests, Woo reported.
Furthermore, in response to the demand for the establishment of a Social Reform Committee, President Lee stated, "I will sincerely consider it."
Image source: Lee Jae-myung, President / News1, Cho Kuk, former representative of the Justice Innovation Party / News1
