United Future Party Apologizes for YouTube Remarks Saying 'President Moon Will Go to Prison After Term Ends'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] Park Hyung-jun, co-chairman of the United Future Party's joint election committee, stated on the 1st, "There was an inappropriate remark on the official YouTube broadcast yesterday," and added, "I express deep regret and offer my apologies."

At the election committee meeting held at the National Assembly that morning, Chairman Park appealed, "I urge all United Future Party members and supporters campaigning in the election. Our candidates are fighting very hard across the country," emphasizing, "Please be aware that a single word can influence the election outcome."

He said, "This is not just my issue but a problem for the entire United Future Party, and this time it could mean betraying the public's desire to judge the Moon Jae-in administration's failures and save the country," requesting, "While strictly criticizing the government's and ruling party's mistakes, please maintain dignity and propriety and adopt a humble attitude before the people."

Earlier, in a broadcast on the United Future Party's official YouTube channel 'Oreun Sori,' host Park Chang-hoon sarcastically said to President Moon, "When your term ends, you can eat eco-friendly free school meals in prison," which sparked controversy. As the controversy grew, the United Future Party deleted the video but faced criticism from political circles including the Democratic Party and the Justice Party.

Regarding the government's proposed disaster basic income, Chairman Park emphasized, "Government measures should focus on concentrated support for self-employed people who have to reduce jobs or whose income has disappeared due to layoffs caused by temporary shocks. Especially, it should be done in a way that does not increase debt as much as possible," adding, "That is the budget restructuring we have advocated."

He continued, "We should first spend from the 100 trillion won and issue national bonds if necessary. Don't insist on supplementary budgets while revenues are decreasing, and please listen to the opposition," urging, "I request an immediate response to form a bipartisan policy consultation body."

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