President Lee Orders Strict Investigation into "Illegal Acts" by Protesters at Jamsil Counting Station

President Lee Jae-myung has ordered the police to strictly deal with illegal acts, including the unauthorized restriction of civilian access by participants in the "Jamsil ballot counting station protest," which was sparked by a shortage of ballots.
President Lee, who is currently on a tour of Europe, cited a report on Monday stating that national athletes are suffering due to the protesters' blockade of the counting station. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he stated, "I have ordered the police to conduct a strict investigation into not only the perpetrators but also their accomplices regarding the obstruction of business by force, such as the protesters' act of restricting civilian access."
He also urged the protesters to "exercise restraint so that their actions do not go beyond expressing their opinions and infringe upon the rights of others."
During a meeting with senior presidential aides held via video conference the previous day, President Lee noted, "I fully acknowledge and accept legitimate concerns regarding the infringement of voting rights," but pointed out that in cases of obstruction of business, "they must be held appropriately accountable in accordance with the law and principles."
Meanwhile, in another post on X on the same day, President Lee cited a report on the so-called "payback practices" of nursing hospitals that abuse the private health insurance system, writing, "This appears to be clearly illegal, yet such practices are still continuing. We must take corrective measures."
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