Hong Jun-pyo: "'Impeachment Five Enemies' Are Kim Hyung-o... Shut Your Shameless Mouth"

Hong Joon-pyo, former leader of the Liberty Korea Party (currently the United Future Party), is holding a press conference and speaking at his election office in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, on the afternoon of the 9th.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Former Liberty Korea Party leader Hong Joon-pyo criticized Kim Hyung-o, chairman of the Future United Party's nomination committee, on the 11th, saying he was "dumbfounded to hear him, who conducted 'makcheon (reckless nomination),' talk about the 'five impeachment culprits' with that mouth."

On the same day, Hong posted on his Facebook, "I have consistently opposed the impeachment of former President Park Geun-hye and have explained its unfairness," he said.

Targeting Chairman Kim, he said, "He, who supported the impeachment, advocated resignation, praised the candlelight spirit, and then left the party, talking about the 'five impeachment culprits' is something even passing cattle would laugh at," adding, "'The five impeachment culprits' are not me but you." Hong then criticized, "Shut that shameless mouth," and said, "The world is turning upside down."

The day before, the Future United Party's nomination committee cut off (excluded from nomination) Representative Kwon Seong-dong, one of the so-called 'five impeachment culprits.' Chairman Kim explained the reason for excluding Representative Kwon from the nomination, saying, "It was done according to the criteria," and added, "When crossing the river of the times, you need a bridge to step on and pass. I hope it serves as that bridge."

Meanwhile, those defined as the 'five impeachment culprits' by the Taegeukgi faction and other hardline conservatives are Representatives Kim Moo-sung, Yoo Seung-min, Kwon Seong-dong, Kim Seong-tae, and former leader Hong Joon-pyo.

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