Lee stresses need for bipartisan support in diplomacy, national security issues

“President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday warned against "self-defeating" behaviors by rival political parties in matters involving diplomacy and national security, calling for their unity in overcoming crises. Lee made the remarks in a luncheon with 21 lawmakers — 19 representatives from five minor parties and two independents — marking the first time he has hosted only minor party and independent lawmakers together at Cheong Wa Dae. "If you look at other countries, it is rare to see (rival parties) engage in self-defeating behavior in areas such as diplomacy and national security, even though they clash over domestic issues," Lee said. "Disappointingly, there still seem to be some (self-defeating) tendencies within us," he added, insisting that the public would want politicians "to demonstrate unity in order to overcome crises." Lee did not provide specific details, but the remarks came as rival parties continue to wrangle over diplomatic issues, including reported U.S. complaints over a Seoul minister's reference to Kusong as a North Korean uranium enrichment site, among others. "Extern

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