President moves to quell reelection talk, but stops short of explicit denial
President Lee Jae Myung has stressed that his term is constitutionally limited, in what was seen as an attempt to defuse controversy amid speculation that he wants to extend his presidency through constitutional reform. His remark, however, appears to have fallen short of ending the criticism, with the main opposition party criticizing him for not explicitly denying that he intends to seek…
President Lee Jae Myung has attempted to quell speculation about his potential reelection by emphasizing that his term is constitutionally limited. However, his remarks did not fully dispel the criticism, as the main opposition party has called for an explicit denial of any intention to seek another term. During his state visit to France, the president explained his rationale for multiple overseas trips, stating that capitalizing on international relations is limited and early summit diplomacy is necessary to maximize benefits.
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