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."

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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."

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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