Kim Jong-in Leads Support Ratings Among Yoon Seok-yeol Presidential Candidates... "Not an Opposition Politician"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Kim Jong-in, Emergency Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, commented on the survey released on the 12th showing Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol ranking first in support among next presidential candidates, saying, "Prosecutor General Yoon has always emphasized that he has carried out his duties as Prosecutor General in the most fair manner according to the law. However, as the political circles and the Minister of Justice keep making various remarks, I think the general public has judged him, which is reflected in the survey results."

At the Emergency Committee meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Chairman Kim said, "Now that the political circles and the government are shouting for fairness and insisting on upholding so-called justice, in the eyes of the general public, Prosecutor General Yoon stands out the most."

Chairman Kim added, "The high support for the Prosecutor General affiliated with the current government reflects whom the people trust the most. It cannot be seen as support for opposition politicians," and said, "If each person faithfully performs their duties, they should show a cooperative attitude. If they push with personal and political emotions, situations like the current one will inevitably continue."

According to a survey conducted by Hangil Research on behalf of Cookie News from the 7th to the 9th among 1,022 voters nationwide aged 18 and over, 24.7% responded that they support Prosecutor General Yoon, the highest percentage. Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, received 22.2%, and Lee Jae-myung, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, 18.4%. This is the first time Prosecutor General Yoon ranked first since being included in the survey. The response rate for this survey was 3.8%, with a sampling error of ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level. For more details, refer to the Central Election Survey Deliberation Commission website.

Regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, Chairman Kim said, "As COVID-19 has persisted for a long time recently, the polarization among the people has deepened further," and added, "The government has no response regarding what measures it will take for the economically suffering classes. I hope they will explain a more definite future."

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