President Lee Jae-myung invited former National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik to Cheong Wa Dae on Oct. 26 for lunch, where they exchanged views on the overall management of state affairs. President Lee emphasized the importance of unity, and Woo expressed strong agreement.


President Lee Jae-myung speaks at an event with farmers and fishers at Cheong Wa Dae on Oct. 26, 2026. Yonhap News Agency

President Lee Jae-myung speaks at an event with farmers and fishers at Cheong Wa Dae on Oct. 26, 2026. Yonhap News Agency

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Kang Yoo-jung, senior spokesperson for Cheong Wa Dae, said in a written briefing that President Lee had lunch with Woo for about 90 minutes starting at noon. Presidential Chief of Staff Im Gwang-hyun was also in attendance.


The lunch was arranged to thank Woo for his dedication as speaker during the first half of the 22nd National Assembly.



“President Lee and former Speaker Woo exchanged views broadly on the overall management of state affairs over lunch,” Kang said. “They emphasized the importance of unity, and Woo agreed.”


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