President Lee Jae-myung reaffirmed his inability to seek a second term at a meeting with Mexican compatriots, saying, ‘I will not go beyond June 2, 2030.’
Quick Look
- President Lee Jae-myung held a meeting with compatriots in Mexico City and said, "I will take good care of the Republic of Korea during my term of office so that they do not have to worry about the country," and reaffirmed that it will not go beyond June 2, 2030.
- This is interpreted as once again emphasizing the previous position that reappointment through constitutional amendment is impossible.
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Why It Matters
President Lee Jae-myung is on a state visit to Mexico, and previously announced at a press conference at the Blue House that reappointment through constitutional amendment is constitutionally impossible.
Remarks at the Mexican compatriot meeting… “Don’t worry” elected again for a second term
(Mexico City = Yonhap News) Reporters Lim Hyeong-seop and Seol Seung-eun = President Lee Jae-myung, who is on a state visit to Mexico, met with local compatriots on the 24th (local time) and said, "I will at least take good care of the Republic of Korea while I am in office, so that you do not have to worry about the Republic of Korea." He added, "I will never go beyond June 2, 2030."
President Lee mentioned this at a dinner meeting for compatriots held in Mexico City that day, and then added, "For those who are worried about such things, please do not worry."
The June 2030 date that President Lee mentioned is the end of his term, which can be interpreted as a re-clarification of his intention not to run for a second term.
Previously, at a press conference held at the Blue House on the 18th, President Lee said, "It is constitutionally impossible for me to be reappointed through constitutional amendments," and "I tell you once again, I have no intention of reappointing."
Open Questions
- When does President Lee Jae-myung's term actually end?
- Are there any follow-up political moves or plans for the next presidential election?
