Ahn Cheol-soo: "Moon Administration, From Real Estate Speculation to Sexual Harassment... In Short, Hypocrisy"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, criticized the late Park Won-soon, former Mayor of Seoul, regarding the sexual harassment allegations on the 13th, saying, “There is a fundamental problem with the high-ranking officials of this administration. In short, they are two-faced,” and added, “From real estate speculation to offensive remarks and sexual harassment, their awareness and behavior are extremely hypocritical, privileged, and heading toward a morally and ethically corrupt society.”

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Ahn said, “They shout for justice and fairness more than anyone else and talk about reform, but there are too many cases where their words and actions are completely opposite,” and added, “In such a society, if we do not watch carefully with wide-open eyes, even right and wrong and perpetrators and victims may be reversed.”

He said, “There has been much controversy about the funeral format and condolences,” and stated, “The public may have many thoughts, but through this controversy, I hope a rational public discussion will take place about what the direction of the nation and society called the Republic of Korea truly is.”

He continued, “I hope this will be an opportunity to stop the busy pace and seriously think about what values this country and society should pursue and where we should go, not through reckless factional logic and low-level political disputes.”

Ahn said, “The death of an individual is truly regrettable, but the task he left us is by no means small. If nothing changes even after such a tremendous and shocking incident, the Republic of Korea will face a fate of running toward a cliff thousands of feet high without a parachute, not a path of happiness and prosperity,” and added, “Above all, deep reflection is needed from the president and those who act at or near the core of power under this administration.”

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