Lee Jun-seok, the former leader of the Reform Party, has announced plans to take legal action against those spreading false rumors about his potential membership in the Democratic Party and a possible merger.
On August 31, political sources reported that Lee stated on his Facebook the previous day, "I have decided to take legal action against all 80 broadcast panelists who have been spreading rumors about my joining the Democratic Party and the merger of the Reform Party."
He emphasized, "I have never discussed such matters with anyone, nor is there any basis for these claims, so there will be no explanation needed," adding, "I hope there will be no more such antics in the future."
The Reform Party also issued a statement through the media, declaring that the rumors of a merger with the Democratic Party circulating on certain platforms are baseless and lack credible sources. They vowed to respond sternly to malicious and misleading fake news.
Previously, Lee resigned from his position as party leader on August 26, taking political responsibility for the party's defeat in the June 3 local elections. Following his resignation, rumors regarding a merger with the Democratic Party began to circulate, particularly on YouTube.
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