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(Gimhae=News1) = Presidential candidate Lee Joon-seok of the Reform New Party, visiting the grave of late former President Roh Moo-hyun on the 16th anniversary of his death on the morning of the 23rd, in Bongha Village, Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, answering questions from reporters after paying respects. (Provided by Reform New Party, resale and DB prohibited) 2025.5.23/News1 Copyright (C) News1. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and redistribution, and use for AI training prohibited. /Photo=(Gimhae=News1), ‘Lee Joon-seok, the Reform New Party presidential candidate, visited the grave of late President Roh Moo-hyun and stated, “I will engage in politics with conviction like former President Roh,”‘,
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, ‘Candidate Lee, after visiting the grave of former President Roh in Bongha Village, Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, on the morning of the 23rd, told reporters, “I remember the words President Roh said when I was about to go to study in the U.S. in 2003,” and made this comment.’,
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, ‘Candidate Lee visited Bongha Village early that day, marking the 16th anniversary of former President Roh’s passing. He has repeatedly expressed his respect for former President Roh. Even back in 2021 when he served as the party leader of the People Power Party, he visited Bongha Village with the leadership and stated, “I will oppose any denigration of President Roh.”‘,
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, ‘Candidate Lee remarked, “(Former President Roh) encouraged me to study hard and one day do great things and contribute to the country,” and added, “I have taken these words to heart, striving to be someone who can contribute positively to South Korea.”‘,
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, ‘Candidate Lee stated, “I didn’t expect to find myself at crossroads in my political journey. When faced with these choices, I opted to follow what I believed was right, even if it meant standing alone, reflecting on former President Roh’s solitude and principled politics.”‘,
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, ‘Candidate Lee expressed, “When there was talk of a three-party merger and someone bravely said, ‘I object!’, and the willingness to challenge difficult electoral districts, I aspire to emulate former President Roh’s political courage if I continue my political career.”‘,
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, ‘Regarding TV debates, Candidate Lee said, “In the face of social conflicts or issues, like former President Roh who would openly say, ‘Let’s take off our badges and debate’ and ‘Anyone can speak up,’ I intend to engage in straightforward and direct debates.”‘,
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, ‘Candidate Lee also commented on the consideration of the withdrawal of 4,500 US troops from Korea, “I believe we need to be bold. Ultimately, US troops are stationed in Korea based on America’s strategic interests,” and “We must persuade the United States that their security interests align with ours.”‘,
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, ‘Meanwhile, Candidate Lee plans to prepare for a TV debate instead of attending the 16th memorial service for former President Roh, set for 2 PM that day.’
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