Hwang Hee's 'On-Duty Soldier Identified as Culprit' Sparks Won Hee-ryong's "This Is Not Right" Response

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Won Hee-ryong, Governor of Jeju, criticized Democratic Party lawmaker Hwang Hee for mentioning the real name of the military officer who raised suspicions about Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae's son's leave, saying "He is not the sole culprit," and said, "This is not right."

On the 13th, Governor Won said on Facebook, "It has been a long time since I heard that the 86 generation, including myself, stood at the center of power and vested interests."

He pointed out, "The history of courageous actions by young people in their 20s and the support of the people that set justice straight is something the 86 generation and the current administration know better than anyone else," adding, "A lawmaker from the activist generation, a key figure of the 'Candlelight Revolution' government, is equally blaming a 27-year-old young man."

Governor Won criticized, "The ruling party's National Defense Committee secretary (Lawmaker Hwang) demanded an investigation into the whistleblower," saying, "'They are forces trying to overthrow the state,' 'There is a mastermind behind this,' 'We must thoroughly root them out'?these are stories we heard a lot about thirty-some years ago."

He said, "As a member of the older generation, so-called the 86 generation, I feel very ashamed and sorry," adding, "When I was a student activist, I thought of my parents, and now I think of my 27-year-old daughter. I cannot even imagine how the parents of that young man must feel."

Governor Won raised his voice, saying, "What is the reason that a retired sergeant who showed courage is being intimidated by a huge power? The prosecution was destroyed to protect Minister Choo alone, and the Ministry of National Defense was also destroyed. Is the next the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, and then the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?"

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