Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, paid a visit to the grave of former President Roh Moo-hyun on the 9th and had lunch with his wife Kwon Yang-sook. Kwon said that the prosecution's investigation was
The party leaders, including Chairman Lee, Floor Leader Park Chan-dae, and Supreme Committee member Kim Min-Seok, were in Seoul on the same day in Gyeongsangnam-do Province.
The party leaders first paid their respects at the grave of former President Roh. Lee was drenched in sweat due to the intense heat when he finished paying his respects. He then attended the Cha Seong-soo Awakening Citizen Cultural Experience Exhibition.
Following a tour of the Roh Moo-hyun Memorial Hall with Director Cha as his guide, Lee asked Director Cha about the trend in visitor numbers. Director Cha responded, "Before the spread of COVID-19, the number of visitors was about 800,000 per year.
"But now it's down to around 350,000 to 400,000," he said, adding, "It's not just us; even after the pandemic subsides, the tourism industry will not be able to recover to its previous state."
In response, Lee asked, "Is the recent difficult living conditions also a factor?" to which Cha replied, "That's the biggest thing. The economy is so bad."
Director Cha also told Lee, "Your expression has become calmer and brighter, and it makes me feel good to see you." When Lee joked, "Wasn't it like that before?" Director Cha replied, "I'm glad you're not like that anymore."
"It was really awkward before," they said, laughing. After the short viewing, the party leaders proceeded to former President Roh's private residence and had lunch with Mrs. Kwon. It was former President Roh's birthday that day.
Seaweed soup was served on the sixth day of the eighth lunar month. After an hour-long conversation, Lee said to the reporters, "I had previously canceled my visit due to the COVID-19 virus, but today is the day that former President Roh
"It was a meaningful visit because it was the birthday of the former president," he said, and "I'm glad that Kwon was in a good mood." Cho Seung-rye, the first spokesman for the Democratic Party, then said, "(Ms. Kwon) is a person who is far from the leadership of the Democratic Party.
"I expressed my gratitude to her for continuing to visit me all the way to Bonghwa," he said, adding, "The weather has been really bad recently, so Mrs. Kwon is also very interested in climate issues."
Cho concluded by saying, "Mrs. Kwon is also deeply concerned about the current situation and has expressed her desire for the party to continue to deal with it firmly as it is doing now."
When asked whether the "series of circumstances" meant that the prosecution's investigation would turn toward the former administration, such as by treating former President Moon Jae-in as a suspect, Cho replied, "As you can imagine."
Lee and the party leadership will then travel to Pyeongsan Village in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, to meet former President Moon Jae-in.
2024/09/08 14:41 KST
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