"Unable to Control Emotions" Sharp Criticism from Democratic Party Leadership, Jeong Bong-ju Issues Urgent Apology Broadcast

Criticism in Previous Day's YouTube Broadcast: "Democratic Party Acts Worse Than Beasts"

Jeong Bong-ju, Supreme Council Member of the Open Democratic Party / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] Jeong Bong-ju, a Supreme Council member of the Open Democratic Party who had harshly criticized the leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea by saying they "acted worse than beasts," apologized on the 13th on his YouTube channel 'BJ TV,' stating, "I failed to properly control my emotions."

In a video titled "Urgent Apology Broadcast" aired that morning, Jeong said, "I should have held back until the end, but I spoke impulsively," adding, "I mentioned the surnames of three Democratic Party members, and saying 'Yoon' was my mistake."

He continued, "It is Kim, not Yoon. Yoon sent me a text this morning asking why I was doing this to him. I apologize," correcting his earlier statement.

Earlier, when critical comments were posted on his broadcast the previous day, Jeong raised his voice, saying, "Don't you have anything better to do? Go advertise for your candidate," and "My combat power in politics is top, front line."

He also expressed frustration toward the Democratic Party leadership, saying, "They slandered and defamed me, treating me like a petty criminal, a piece of trash," and "After saying that, do you think I will face you? I will not look at you."

He further stated, "Looking at what you did during this election period, you acted worse than beasts," mentioning the surnames "Lee, Yoon, Yang."

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