'Three Days of Hospitalization' Jeong Cheongrae Says, "Maybe I Pushed Myself Too Hard... My Body Feels Broken"

"Rushed to the ER Due to Severe Chills and Fever"
"Taking This as a Sign to Rest for a While"

Jeong Cheongrae, former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is reportedly receiving inpatient treatment for the third consecutive day. Jeong explained that he has recently become physically weak due to overwork.

On the 18th, Jeong stated on his Facebook page, "I think my body has broken down because it couldn't endure the severe overwork and accumulated fatigue I've experienced over time. Nothing is good in excess," revealing his current condition.

Jeong Cheong-rae, former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea. Facebook capture

He shared, "On the morning of the 16th, I was rushed to the emergency room due to severe chills and fever," and added, "I've been in the hospital for three days now. I haven't been able to drink even a sip of water and am fasting. It seems I will need to stay in the hospital for about a week."

He continued, "Have I pushed myself too hard without rest for the past 1 or 2 years? While my mind remained clear, perhaps my body couldn't keep up," adding, "I'll take this as a sign that I need to rest for a while."

Jeong remarked, "Thanks to the intravenous drips hanging all over me, I'm able to get by without eating meals," and emphasized, "Yesterday evening, I went for a walk for the first time in two days; the freedom of walking felt so good. Being unwell makes me realize that health is truly the most important thing." He also uploaded photos of himself lying on a hospital bed and taking a walk outside, dragging an IV pole along.

Jeong further added, "They say you notice the stones under your feet when you fall," and commented, "Now that I've fallen, I'll use this opportunity to rest, and while I'm in the hospital, I'll frequently look up at the sky and take in my surroundings."

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