Lee Hae-chan's Autobiography Faces Fierce Criticism from United Party: "Are They Selling Books Amid Concerns of COVID Resurgence?"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Regarding the publication of an autobiography by Lee Hae-chan, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, with about a week left in his term, members of the United Future Party criticized it as "profiting from book sales amid the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19)."

On the 18th, Kim Ki-hyun, a member of the United Future Party, said on Facebook, "The entire country is deeply concerned due to the resurgence of COVID-19, yet the leader of the ruling party is busy selling books. That's truly remarkable."

He added, "Does he think he's some kind of hero who has saved the day?" and questioned, "He shows no intention of taking responsibility for the failure of real estate policies, the surge in jeonse prices, and the job crisis. Does he plan to continue acting as a regent even after stepping down as party leader?"

Ha Tae-kyung, also a member of the United Future Party, said he saw the advertisement for Lee's autobiography in a newspaper and commented, "The image of him raising his right hand looked like propaganda idolizing the party leader."

He pointed out, "It is very similar to the statue of Mao Zedong I saw when I studied in China. I've seen party secretary idolization, but this is the first time I've seen party leader idolization," and added, "It also feels like a presidential candidacy announcement. As the president's approval rating drops, the lame duck syndrome seems to be worsening."

Ha said, "He is still the incumbent party leader, but it seems President Moon is being looked down upon even by the ruling party leader," and criticized, "With Lee Nak-yeon (party leader candidate)'s approval rating falling and the Democratic Party trailing in the next presidential election polls, has he decided to take the forefront himself?"

He continued, "I have no reason to be concerned about internal Democratic Party issues, but as the leader of a public party at this moment, the newspaper advertisement showing him raising his hand seems completely disrespectful to the people suffering from COVID-19, so I cannot help but say a word."

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