Lee Says He Has 'No Intention Whatsoever' of Seeking Reelection
Lee said a constitutional change would support policy continuity and stability, while ruling out any bid for a second term.
- On Friday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung stated he has "no intention whatsoever" of seeking reelection, clarifying his position amid ongoing constitutional amendment debates.
- The Constitution currently restricts the presidency to a single five-year term, and sitting presidents are explicitly excluded from benefiting from any amendment regarding term limits.
- Previously, Lee supported changing the presidency to a four-year term system that would allow consecutive terms while transferring certain presidential powers to Parliament.
- Dismissing demands that he pledge not to seek another term as a "political offensive", Lee denied considering reelection despite questions about the Democratic Party's parliamentary strategy.
- Sejong, located about 120km south of Seoul, will become a political capital as Lee pushes to ease concentration in the current capital.
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President Lee Jae-myung held a press conference at the Blue House State Guest House on the 18th and stated, “My consecutive term through a constitutional amendment is constitutionally impossible,” adding, “I have absolutely no intention of seeking a consecutive term.” During his opening remarks at the press conference, President Lee clarified his position regarding the controversy surrounding constitutional amendment and his own consecutive term…
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