Blue House Issues Stern Warning to Lee Byung-tae Over "Sanctification of May 18" Remarks, Calling Them Inappropriate
The Blue House criticized Lee Byung-tae, Vice Chairman of the Regulatory Rationalization Committee, regarding his post about the "5·18 Sanctification," stating that it was "inappropriate conduct for a person in a position of responsibility at a government-affiliated institution."
Kang Yoo-jung, Chief Presidential Spokesperson, said in a press briefing on this day, "Unlike the government's firm stance against hate and ridicule, his remarks could cause misunderstanding," and made the above statement. She added, "We have issued a stern warning and strongly requested that such incidents do not recur in the future."
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Previously, Vice Chairman Lee stirred controversy by commenting on the "Starbucks cheer slogan" controversy involving the Paichai High School baseball team, claiming, "The 5·18 has become a sanctuary in this country," and comparing it to "North Korea, where people weep after seeing a newspaper with Kim Il Sung's photo getting wet in the rain instead of the Republic of Korea."
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