President Lee’s Unable to Speak of “Retaliation for Landmine Provocations” and His Internal Troubles Over North Korea
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Although soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion in the DMZ, President Lee Jae-myung is facing criticism from the opposition and public opinion for refraining from commenting on the response to North Korea. The government is maintaining a low-key response in consideration of inter-Korean dialogue and the Trump-Kim Jong-un summit, but concerns are being raised that this, combined with North Korea's brazen attitude, could lead to a security …
On the 1st, the People Power Party criticized President Lee Jae-myung for describing the "DMZ landmine explosion accident" in his Armed Forces Day address as "injuries sustained in an unexpected accident," stating that "President Lee Jae-myung is laying a minefield in South Korea's security." On the same day, Representative Jang Dong-hyuk wrote on Facebook regarding the President's speech, "He ultimately could not say a single word to North Kore…
[Digital Daily Reporter Park Jae-hyun] People Power Party Leader Jang Dong-hyuk claimed that the Moon Jae-in and Lee Jae-myung administrations are responsible for the landmine explosion accident in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Ahead of the Armed Forces Day ceremony, Leader Jang demanded that President Lee Jae-myung be held accountable for North Korea's provocation. On the 1st, People Power Party Leader Jang Dong-hyuk stated at a Supreme Counci…
After the mine explosion with three wounded soldiers, South Korea's president holds on to his policy of detachment towards North Korea. Lee Jae Myung avoids direct criticism of Pyongyang.
On the 1st, President Lee Jae-myung stated, "My heart still aches when I think of the soldiers who were injured in an unexpected accident in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)," adding, "I pray for their speedy recovery and convey my condolences to their families."
Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon, who has continued to criticize the government's response to the landmine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), urged President Lee Jae-myung to take a more active role in dealing with North Korea. On the 30th, Rep. Han stated on his Facebook page, "The Republic of Korea has been attacked, and the attacked side is the Republic of Korea and our people," adding, "It is President Lee Jae-myung personally, no…
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