Lee Jong-geol "Voting for the People's Party Strengthens Hardline Conservatives, Not Centrists" 'Expected Controversy Over Harsh Remarks'
[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] On the 14th, one day before the general election, Lee Jong-geol, Co-Chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea Citizens' Party Joint Election Countermeasures Committee, said, "If you vote for the People's Party, it will strengthen not the centrists but the hardcore conservatives (Kkolbosu)." Since this statement came amid the party leadership's request to be cautious of optimism or 'reckless remarks,' it is expected to cause considerable ripple effects.
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At the joint election countermeasures meeting of the Democratic Party and the Citizens' Party held at the National Assembly that morning, Chairman Lee said, "The People's Party is not centrist. It is not even part of a multi-party system. Please judge whether it is a middle tool of the conservative coalition," making such remarks.
He appealed for support, saying, "Many people who intend to support the People's Party and the Justice Party should reconsider the Citizens' Party once again," and "Please choose the Citizens' Party to strengthen the center."
Regarding the Justice Party, he emphasized, "I think the Justice Party should receive a warning and start over in the 21st general election," and "Please choose the Citizens' Party to give them a warning."
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As 'reckless remarks' controversies arise regardless of party lines and emerge as a variable in the final stage of the general election, the Democratic Party leadership has ordered candidates to adopt a humble attitude. On the 12th, Representative Lee Hae-chan emphasized, "I hope you do your best to encourage high voter turnout with a humble attitude without letting your guard down." On the 13th, Co-Chairman Lee Nak-yeon also said, "Since elections are always unpredictable until the end, please do not let your guard down and humbly appeal to the people for their votes."
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