Koreatimes iconKoreatimesSep 9, 2026 ~1 min source read

Lee says his term is 'clearly limited' amid constitutional revision debate

"I have scheduled many overseas visits during the initial stage (of my presidency)," Lee said. "As my term is clearly limited under the Constitution, the effects (of overseas diplomacy) can be extended only when I start early," the president added.

Lee says his term is 'clearly limited' amid constitutional revision debate

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"I have scheduled many overseas visits during the initial stage (of my presidency)," Lee said.

"As my term is clearly limited under the Constitution, the effects (of overseas diplomacy) can be extended only when I start early," the president added.

His remarks come amid recent suspicions raised by opposition party lawmakers that the president may be seeking reelection through a constitutional revision, although the Constitution stipulates that any...

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"I have scheduled many overseas visits during the initial stage (of my presidency)," Lee said. "As my term is clearly limited under the Constitution, the effects (of overseas diplomacy) can be extended only when I start early," the president added. His remarks come amid recent suspicions raised by opposition party lawmakers that the president may be seeking reelection through a constitutional revision, although the Constitution stipulates that any changes to the presidential system shall not apply to the president in office at the time of a revision.

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His remarks come amid recent suspicions raised by opposition party lawmakers that the president may be seeking reelection through a constitutional revision, although the Constitution stipulates that any changes to the presidential system shall not apply to the president in office at the time of a revision.

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