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Resignation of Lee Seok-yeon from National Unity Committee

Overview

Lee Seok-yeon, chairperson of the Presidential Committee on National Unity, announced his resignation from the position, effective September 9, 2026. Lee cited fundamental differences in philosophy regarding national unity between himself and the administration of President Lee Jae-myung.

In his resignation statements, Lee emphasized his commitment to the Constitution and the entire nation rather than a specific political regime or faction. He criticized the current political culture for amplifying social divisions through partisan logic and warned that a focus on factional victory over coexistence would lead to a bleak future for South Korea.

During his tenure, which began in September 2025, Lee frequently offered critical perspectives to the government and ruling party. He concluded that his departure was necessary as the administration’s governance and recent personnel moves appeared to drift away from his vision of broad national integration.

Entities

Lee Seok-yeon · Presidential Committee on National Unity · Lee Jae-myung

Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Lee Seok-yeon resigns as National Unity Committee chairman

    Lee Seok-yeon, chairman of South Korea's Presidential Committee on National Unity, has resigned, criticizing organizations that flatter power and urging politicians to prioritize national coexistence over party

  2. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Lee Seok-yeon resigns as National Unity Committee chair

    Lee Seok-yeon, head of South Korea's Presidential Committee on National Unity, will resign on September 9, citing philosophical disagreements with the administration's approach to national integration.

Sources

imaeil.com · kyeonggi.com · m.imaeil.com · seoul.co.kr · sisajournal.com