Main opposition Democratic Party(DP) Chairman Lee Jae-myung is returning to the National Assembly on Monday after a 35-day absence from party affairs.

Lee will reportedly resume work by presiding over a Supreme Council meeting set for 9 a.m., where he is expected to stress internal party unity and the people’s livelihoods in his first message after the absence.

DP spokesperson Kwon Chil-seung said that the party chief is likely to discuss party unity and encourage the party to demonstrate its competence in dealing with issues concerning livelihoods.

Lee will reportedly also disclose his position regarding the proposal of a meeting by ruling People Power Party Chairman Kim Gi-hyeon.

Lee has been absent from party duties since being admitted to a hospital on September 18 due to worsening health following a hunger strike protesting President Yoon Suk Yeol’s handling of state affairs.