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Lee Urges Unity as Opposition Boycotts New Year Gathering at Cheong Wa Dae

The boycott underscores deepening rifts over judiciary reform ahead of June local elections.

Overview

  • Senior figures from the executive, legislature, judiciary and the election commission attended, including Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and the chiefs of the Supreme and Constitutional courts.
  • Addressing about 200 invitees, President Lee said national unity is an urgent task and urged a shift toward a more inclusive growth model.
  • People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok skipped the event to meet former President Lee Myung-bak in Seocho-gu to discuss party solidarity and youth outreach before the June polls.
  • National Assembly Deputy Speaker Joo Ho-young was the only People Power Party lawmaker present at the ceremony.
  • Cultural outreach featured prominently as esports star Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok sat at the head table and posed for photos with the president.