Lee Says He Will Never Stay in Office Past June 2, 2030

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By Kwon Wookukkwon@sedaily.com
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President Lee Jae-myung and first lady Kim Hye-kyung take part in the national salute at a dinner meeting with the Korean community held at a hotel in Mexico City, Mexico, on Nov. 24 local time. Mexico City — Kwon Wook - Seoul Economic Daily Politics News from South Korea
President Lee Jae-myung and first lady Kim Hye-kyung take part in the national salute at a dinner meeting with the Korean community held at a hotel in Mexico City, Mexico, on Nov. 24 local time. Mexico City — Kwon Wook

President Lee Jae-myung, on a state visit to Mexico, said on the 24th that he would "never" remain in office beyond June 2, 2030.

Speaking at a dinner meeting with members of the Korean community at a hotel in Mexico City, Lee said he would ensure that South Korea takes good care of overseas Koreans at least during his term so that they need not worry about the country. "And there will absolutely never be a case of going past June 2, 2030, so for anyone who might be worried about that, please do not worry," he said.

Original reporting by Kwon Wook for Seoul Economic Daily.

AI-translated from Korean. Quotes from foreign sources are based on Korean-language reports and may not reflect exact original wording.

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