Lee Jae-myung (right), leader of the Democratic Party, is seen walking with Choi Sang-mok, acting president and deputy prime minister and minister of strategy and finance, at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on January 13. Photo = Newsis
, ‘[Financial News] Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party, made a threatening remark to Choi Sang-mok, acting president and deputy prime minister and minister of strategy and finance, saying “Take care of yourself.” This led to rumors that the Presidential Security Service was planning to enhance Choi’s protection, but the Security Service denied this, emphasizing that they always provide top-level security. ‘,
, ‘On the 19th, while presiding over the Supreme Council meeting in front of a tent in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, Lee said regarding Choi’s delay in appointing Ma Eun-hyuk as a constitutional court justice, “From this moment on, anyone can arrest you as a current offender for neglect of duty, so be careful.” ‘,
, ‘In response, the People Power Party criticized it as an irrational threat. Although the government has not shown any particular reaction, some in the ruling party reportedly suggested that Choi’s security should be enhanced. ‘,
, ‘However, the Security Service emphasized that they have not received any requests to enhance Choi’s security and that their goal is always to maintain perfect security.\n’]