In a recent town hall meeting held in Jeonju, President Lee of South Korea addressed the pressing issue of regional disparities, particularly focusing on Jeonbuk, which he characterized as experiencing 'triple marginalization.' He pointed out the historical discrimination faced by areas like Jeonbuk due to the concentration of resources and development in the Seoul metropolitan area. Lee expressed sympathy for the residents of Jeonbuk, noting their feelings of exclusion and the legitimacy of these concerns in the context of national policy and development.