▲ President Lee Jae-myung
President Lee Jae-myung has ordered the police to strictly deal with illegal acts, including the unauthorized restriction of civilian access by participants in the "Jamsil ballot counting center protests," which were sparked by a shortage of ballots.
President Lee, who is currently on a tour of Europe, cited a report on June 15 via X (formerly Twitter) stating that national athletes were being harmed by the protesters' blockade of the counting center. He stated, "I have ordered the police to conduct a strict investigation into not only the perpetrators but also their accomplices regarding the obstruction of business by force, such as the protesters' act of restricting civilian access."
He also urged the protesters to exercise restraint, saying, "Beyond expressing opinions, one must refrain from infringing upon the rights of others."
During a video conference with senior presidential aides the previous day, President Lee also noted, "I fully acknowledge and accept legitimate concerns raised regarding the infringement of voting rights," while emphasizing that in cases of obstruction of business, "appropriate responsibility must be held according to the law and principles."
Meanwhile, in another post on X on the same day, President Lee cited a report on the so-called "payback practices" of nursing hospitals that abuse the private health insurance system, writing, "This appears to be clearly illegal, yet such behavior continues. Corrective measures must be taken."
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