Korea Athletic Federation union holds surprise protest against third term of President Lee Ki-heung

Korea Athletic Federation union holds surprise protest against third term of President Lee Ki-heung

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The labor union of the Korea Sports Federation has staged a surprise protest ahead of the first screening by the Sports Fairness Commission (chairman Kim Byung-cheol), the first gateway to Lee's bid for a third term.

About 10 union members chanted slogans for more than 30 minutes at the Olympic Hall in Seoul this morning (April 4), carrying placards that read, “Step down President Lee Ki-heung, who ignores the government and the National Assembly and seeks re-election with tricks.

The protest came as a subcommittee of the Sports Fairness Committee of the Korean Sports Federation held preliminary deliberations on Lee's request for a second term. 토토사이트

The union argued that during his eight years in office, Lee had put employees on the back burner, blown through budgets, and committed hiring irregularities, and insisted that the committee deliberate fairly and without self-interest.

The Athletic Union released a statement on the 1st of this month, clarifying its opposition to President Lee's bid for a second term.