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Speaker rules out Lee seeking second term in revision push

National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik reaffirmed his commitment to pushing for a constitutional revision, rejecting opposition claims that the revision would be aimed at allowing President Lee Jae Myung to seek a second term, Yonhap and the Korea Times report. Cho ruled out Lee running again, according to the same reports. The speaker's remarks come amid controversy over whether Lee's criminal charges should be withdrawn, with justice minister nominee Lee Yong-cheol saying finding the truth must come first, KBS World reports.

  1. Nat'l Assembly speaker vows push for constitutional revision, rules out Lee seeking 2nd term Korea Times · 2026-11-11
  2. Nat'l Assembly speaker vows push for constitutional revision, rules out Lee seeking 2nd term Yonhap · 2026-11-11
  3. Justice Minister Nominee Says Truth Must Come First amid Presidential Indictment Controversy KBS World · 2026-11-11

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