Hong Joon-pyo Urges President to Restore Former President Lee Myung-bak’s Honors

Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo met with the President to formally request the restoration of former President Lee Myung-bak's official honors. This move likely aims to fully reinstate the prestige lost during Lee's legal battles and subsequent pardon. It signals a push for conservative unity by addressing lingering status issues for the former leader. While the request is clear, the government's willingness to grant full protocol restoration remains the key detail to watch.