President Lee Jae-myung, in tribute to the late Lee Soon-jae, stated, “We will remember him as an artist and a beloved national actor for a long time.”

[TVDaily Reporter Choi Hana] President Lee Jae-myung expressed his condolences on the passing of actor Lee Soon-jae.

On the 25th, President Lee posted on social media, “I wish for the repose of Lee Soon-jae, a great star in the Korean cultural and arts community.”

In his post, President Lee expressed his deep condolences on the passing of “national actor” Lee Soon-jae, stating, “Devoted to acting throughout his life, Mr. Lee has elevated the dignity of Korean culture and arts. He has provided us with laughter, emotion, comfort, and courage, traversing theater, film, and broadcasting,” as he paid tribute to Lee Soon-jae.