President Lee Dines with Senior Democratic Party Lawmakers, Pledges to 'Reflect Experience and Wisdom in State Affairs'

President Lee Jae-myung invited senior Democratic Party of Korea lawmakers who have served five or more terms to dinner and expressed his gratitude, Senior Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs Hong Ik-pyo said in a written briefing.

On October 28, President Lee met at Cheong Wa Dae with six-term Representative Song Young-gil and five-term Representatives Park Ji-won, Chung Dong-young, Woo Won-shik, Ahn Gyu-back, Jeong Seong-ho, Yoon Ho-jung, Lee In-young, and Kim Tae-nyeon (listed in order of age).

Presidential Chief of Staff Lim Gwang-hyun and Senior Secretary Hong were also present at the dinner.

At the gathering, President Lee said, "Amid growing hardships in the lives of our people, the party and Cheong Wa Dae must communicate closely and cooperate to find practical solutions," adding, "We will properly reflect the experience and wisdom gained through the senior lawmakers' long political careers in state affairs."

He also emphasized, "The role of the ruling party becomes even more vital during difficult times for people's livelihoods," adding, "The party must show a responsible demeanor that meets public expectations not only through policy achievements, but also in its words and actions."

He went on to ask the senior lawmakers to "lend their strength in mediating diverse opinions within the party, driving reforms forward, improving public livelihoods, and fostering unity."

In response, the senior lawmakers proposed various policy measures on key state affairs, including the necessity of constitutional amendment and political reform, the importance of improving inter-Korean relations and peace on the Korean Peninsula, the livelihood economy, securing local government finances, and party stability and harmony, Senior Secretary Hong reported.

The senior lawmakers reportedly emphasized unity and the improvement of people's livelihoods, while also sharing their views on President Lee's communication methods, including his use of social media.

The veteran lawmakers were also understood to have mentioned the need to improve relations with the broader progressive camp, in addition to promoting internal party unity.

In particular, the Rebuilding Korea Party was reportedly mentioned.

In response to the opinions presented by the senior lawmakers at the dinner, President Lee replied, "I will treat your valuable insights as precious assets for state administration and work together with you so that we can repay the public with tangible results."

(Photo courtesy of Cheong Wa Dae, Yonhap News)
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