SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung met with former National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik on Monday and discussed state administration issues, a presidential spokesperson said.

Lee invited Woo to Cheong Wa Dae for lunch in recognition of his service as parliamentary chief, presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said. Woo's term lasted from mid-2024 to mid-2026.

During the lunch, the two discussed views extensively on state administration. Lee, in particular, stressed the importance of national unity, to which Woo expressed agreement, Kang said.

President Lee Jae Myung (R) and former National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik shake hands during their meeting at Cheong Wa Dae on Oct. 26, 2026, in this photo provided by the presidential office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

President Lee Jae Myung (R) and former National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik shake hands during their meeting at Cheong Wa Dae on Oct. 26, 2026, in this photo provided by the presidential office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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Source: Yonhap News · Park Boram

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