In an interview on YTN Radio's "Jang Sung-cheol's News Myungdang," Lee remarked, "Given that the Lee Jae-myung administration is in its first year and the ruling party is in a favorable position, the People Power Party has performed admirably under the circumstances."
When asked if the People Power Party had lost in the recent local elections, Lee questioned, "Has the Supreme Court or the Constitutional Court definitively ruled that the People Power Party lost this election?" He added, "While we did not achieve a standing ovation, it is not accurate to say that Jang Dong-hyuk's leadership deserves to be criticized for a loss. We have managed well in a difficult situation."
Regarding the accountability of Jang's leadership in the elections, Lee pointed out, "In the past, when the ruling party held the National Assembly Speaker position, they did not give the chair of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee to the opposition. Are we living in a time where such numerous precedents still apply?" He noted that what was once considered unreasonable and unimaginable has now become the new normal.
Lee emphasized the need to support the leadership in the fight against the Lee Jae-myung administration, stating, "I cannot understand why there is internal pressure for Jang Dong-hyuk to step down when we are supposed to be fighting against the Lee Jae-myung regime."
He also addressed the issue of a shortage of ballots, calling it a "violation of democracy." He questioned how such an incident could occur in 21st-century South Korea and criticized the administration for allowing it to happen. Lee argued that the Election Commission should have been reformed or disbanded after comments were made about it being a family-run organization.
Additionally, he supported calls for a re-election for Jang, stating, "It is necessary to clarify the incident of democratic violation."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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