Yoon Visits National Assembly... Lee Jeong-mi Demands Apology for Itaewon Disaster

On the 31st, Lee Jeong-mi, leader of the Justice Party, requested President Yoon Seok-yeol, who visited the National Assembly for the government budget speech for the next year, to apologize for the Itaewon tragedy.

On that day, Lee said on her social media (SNS), "There was a brief meeting with President Yoon and the leaders of the ruling and opposition parties just before the budget speech. Although the time was very short, I made three requests." She added, "The day before yesterday was the first anniversary of the 10.29 Itaewon tragedy. Those who lost their children due to the shortcomings of the national system. I asked him to meet them and offer a sincere apology."

President Yoon Suk-yeol is delivering the 2024 budget address at the plenary session of the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 31st. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

She also said, "I asked him to respect the National Assembly. He has used the presidential veto power too many times so far," adding, "No more vetoes should be used from now on."

She also called for opening a 'cooperation forum' with the leaders of the ruling and opposition parties. She said, “The people are engulfed in anxiety due to economic instability, war fears, and unpredictability of the future. At this time, if the mindset is changed, the president can at least provide reassurance to the people," adding, "That is, the president should open a forum for cooperation and communication with the leaders of the ruling and opposition parties. Please establish a regular discussion table.”