Hwang Kyo-ik: "Hwang Kyo-an's 'Street Disinfection' Is Not Much Different from Someone Spraying Saltwater in Their Mouth"

"Hwang Kyo-an's Status as a Prominent Figure in Korean Politics Is an Insult to the People," Criticized

Hwang Kyo-ahn, the leader of the United Future Party running in Jongno, Seoul, for the 21st general election, is participating in disinfection volunteer activities in Sungin 1-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 6th. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] Food columnist Hwang Kyo-ik criticized Hwang Kyo-an, leader of the United Future Party, who engaged in quarantine volunteer activities, saying, "As a citizen, I feel insulted that a person of this caliber is a prominent figure in Korean politics."

On the 17th, Hwang posted on his Facebook account, "He seems no different mentally from the person who sprayed saltwater into churchgoers' mouths to prevent the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19)."

He pointed out, "The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) already stated in February that 'street disinfection' does not help in COVID-19 prevention," adding, "Furthermore, experts say that spray disinfection can turn viruses on surfaces into aerosols, promoting infection. It does not capture the virus but spreads it if the virus is present."

He continued, "Nevertheless, Representative Hwang performs spray disinfection almost daily," and criticized, "Even though the KCDC advises against it and experts say it creates a more dangerous situation, he does not listen. I am so tired of satirizing him because he refuses to listen."

Meanwhile, Representative Hwang has been conducting quarantine volunteer activities around the Jongno District in Seoul since the 25th of last month.

On the 16th, he wrote on his Facebook, "My wife also carries a heavy disinfectant tank on her back and participates in quarantine volunteer work," adding, "Living as a politician's wife does not seem to be an easy task." He continued, "In my youth, I promised my wife that I would love and devote myself only to her," and said, "Now, as a politician, I confess to the people and the residents of Jongno. I will love and devote myself only to the residents."

Finally, Representative Hwang added, "I will fight myself so that my confession does not become a lie. I will carry it out diligently," and asked, "Please watch over me."

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