Lee Jun-seok Releases New Video on "Cutting in Line" Controversy: "I Did Not Cut in Line"

Lee Jun-seok Releases Footage from a Different Angle Taken at the Same Time

Lee Jun-seok, leader of the Reform New Party, has released a new video in relation to the so-called "cutting in line controversy," stating that there was no waiting line at the scene at the time.

On June 1, through his Facebook page, Lee said, "The lie has been seen by 20 million people, while the truth has barely reached even 1 million," adding, "A new video has emerged, filmed from a different angle at the same time as the one that tried to ruin me and the Reform New Party by accusing us of cutting in line."

Lee Jun-seok, Representative of the Reform New Party, explained through a reenactment video of the situation at the time that the entrance and exit were separated by control lines. Lee's Facebook page

Previously, on May 29, the first day of early voting for the June 3 local elections, Lee was accused of cutting in line while voting at the Dongtan 9-dong Community Center in Dongtan, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, which is his constituency.

In the video from the scene, a resident can be seen protesting to Lee, saying, "Why aren't you lining up?" However, this was later found to be a misunderstanding on the resident's part and the situation was resolved. Nevertheless, some online users continued to fuel the controversy by posting comments such as "It was definitely cutting in line" and "An apology would end this," further spreading the allegations.

In response, Lee released a new video to address the cutting in line allegations. The footage included both a video shot from a different angle at the scene and a reenactment video explaining how the incident unfolded.

He explained, "The truth in the video is simple. There was no line, and the person who told me to 'get in line' was actually standing by the polling place exit, having entered through the emergency exit. I entered through the official entrance. After watching this video, I don't think anyone would claim there was cutting in line or a line to begin with."

He went on to say, "I want to thank everyone who helped piece things together, including the voice of a polling staff member who witnessed the scene, as well as the videos and photos sent by journalists who took the time to find them in their archives."

Lee added, "For the truth to catch up with the speed at which lies spread, I need your help. While a smear campaign video can be played 20 million times, a video containing the facts barely reaches even 1 million. In a world overflowing with misinformation, I want to overturn this unfairness at least once."

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