Ruling Party Demands President Lee Clarify Controversies Over Dismissal of Indictment and Constitutional Amendment for Consecutive Terms

Ahead of President Lee Jaemyung's press conference, voices within the ruling party said that the president himself should settle the controversies over withdrawing charges and a constitutional amendment for consecutive terms. On the 15th, lawmakers Park Jiewon, Lee Gwangjae, and Yoon Geonyoung, among others, made related remarks one after another, calling for efforts to reduce uncertainty in state administration. Lawmaker Park Jiewon said the president should clearly explain the issues of a constitutional amendment for consecutive terms and withdrawing charges to dispel public suspicions. Lawmaker Lee Gwangjae also pointed to the declining approval ratings and said the factors hindering the political situation should be clearly identified and addressed. Within the party, concerns are growing that these controversies could shake confidence in state affairs. Meanwhile, President Lee had previously said in relation to withdrawing charges that wrongs should be corrected, and he had also mentioned regarding a constitutional amendment for consecutive terms that the term is limited under the Constitution.