United Future Party: "Pro-Democratic Coalition Encourages China but Spews Hatred at TK"

Former Chairman Choi Seung-jae of the Korea Federation of Micro Enterprises attended the United Future Party membership welcome ceremony held at the National Assembly on the 26th and expressed his thoughts on joining the party. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 26th, the United Future Party criticized the pro-government camp for expressing hatred toward the Daegu-Gyeongbuk (TK) region rather than China, the epicenter, in relation to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Lee Man-hee, the United Future Party floor spokesperson, pointed out in a statement that "the so-called pro-government camp, including the Moon Jae-in administration, is neglecting the handling of the situation while causing national division and politically exploiting the Wuhan coronavirus."

The spokesperson said, "They prohibited the use of the term 'Wuhan pneumonia,' then referred to it as 'Daegu COVID' in official government materials. After meetings involving the Blue House, the Democratic Party, and high-ranking government officials, they explained that Daegu and Gyeongbuk would be maximally sealed off, stating that 'a certain degree of administrative power will be used regarding movement and other aspects.' When controversy arose, they belatedly explained it was a mistake, but there is a fundamental problem with their perception."

He continued, referring to remarks made on YouTube by Yoo Si-min, chairman of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation, "A pro-government figure who is even called a presidential candidate criticized the mayor of Daegu and the governor of Gyeongbuk, who are fighting a difficult battle on the front lines against the Wuhan coronavirus," and criticized, "'Because they belong to the conservative party, I suspect they have no intention of doing their best to block the virus in order to undermine trust in the government ahead of the general election' is an utterly disgraceful and outrageous remark that should never be uttered."

The spokesperson added, "It is this administration that neglected the safety of the people, boasting from the president to the top members of the Democratic Party and ministers that 'it will end soon,' 'the government's response is a global model case,' and 'our citizens who have been to China infect more people than the Chinese themselves.' The mayor of Seoul even recorded a video in Chinese to cheer on China, while the pro-government camp freely expresses hatred and ridicule toward TK," he pointed out.

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