President Lee Jae-myung stated on September 24 that he will not extend his term beyond June 2, 2030.
While on a state visit to Mexico, President Lee made this remark during a meeting with expatriates in Mexico City, discussing the challenges of national reform and the need to achieve results within his limited term.
He emphasized, "My time is strictly limited, so I am making every effort to fulfill the many tasks and promises I want to accomplish within that timeframe, carefully managing every moment."
He added, "Resistance and backlash from vested interests are inevitable during the reform process. I believe it is best to minimize resistance and backlash as much as possible and to produce practical results effectively and pragmatically."
In closing, he assured attendees, "I will ensure that during my term, South Korea will take good care of you, so please do not worry about the possibility of extending my term beyond June 2, 2030." He reiterated this point, urging those concerned to put their worries to rest.
President Lee had previously clarified his stance on term extension during a press conference on September 18 and during his visit to Paris on September 9.
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