Won Hee-ryong Posts Handwritten Tribute for 'Yeonpyeong Island Attack'... Passes Baton to Hong Joon-pyo, Yoo Seung-min, and Ahn Cheol-soo

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Jeju Governor Won Hee-ryong, in relation to the 'Yeonpyeongdo Civil Servant Shooting Incident,' posted a handwritten tribute and identified opposition presidential candidates such as former Liberty Korea Party leader Hong Joon-pyo, former lawmaker Yoo Seung-min, and People's Party leader Ahn Cheol-soo as the next baton holders.

On the 7th, Governor Won posted a photo of handwritten words on Facebook stating, "#Protecting the life of each and every citizen is the nation."

Governor Won posted the handwritten message after People Power Party floor leader Joo Ho-young designated him as the next relay participant. On the 6th, Floor Leader Joo wrote on Facebook, "While mourning the civil servant killed by North Korean gunfire, we are conducting a handwritten relay to hold the government accountable for its lack of response," naming Governor Won, Daegu Mayor Kwon Young-jin, and Gyeongbuk Governor Lee Cheol-woo.

Governor Won pointed out, "The government's mistakes are threefold. The first mistake is failing to protect the life of our civil servant; the second is not properly holding North Korea accountable; and the third is ignoring voices saying 'This is unacceptable.'"

He added, "President Moon reportedly responded to the plea of a son who lost his father by saying, 'I am also heartbroken. Let's wait for the Coast Guard's investigation.' How long and what are we supposed to wait for? Is the Coast Guard investigating North Korea? Regarding whether the civil servant defected to the North, isn't the answer already predetermined ('dapjeongneo'?meaning the answer is fixed and you just have to respond)?" he criticized.

He identified former leader Hong, former lawmaker Yoo, and leader Ahn, all major opposition presidential candidates, as the next participants in the relay.

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