Minsik Park: "Joguk, Do Not Use 'Gadeokdo New Airport' as a Political Tool"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Park Min-sik, former member of the People Power Party who declared his candidacy for Busan mayor, sharply criticized former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk, saying, "Do not use Gadeokdo New Airport as a political tool."

On the 19th, former lawmaker Park said on Facebook, "Former Minister Cho has once again resorted to a divide-and-conquer tactic, determined to politicize Gadeokdo New Airport," expressing his stance.

Earlier, former Minister Cho proposed naming Gadeokdo New Airport the "Gadeokdo Roh Moo-hyun International Airport."

Former lawmaker Park called it "a truly frivolous, arrogant, and transparent claim," and urged, "I hope former Minister Cho reads former President Roh's will, which says to leave only a small stone monument."

He criticized, "Betraying former President Roh's true intentions and seeking political amusement solely through shallow marketing?how long will this continue? This act is like sprinkling ashes on the heartfelt wishes of 8 million people in the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region."

Park pointed out, "The intention to politically exploit the Gadeokdo New Airport before even breaking ground is too obvious," and added, "Even if it was hastily done out of fear of losing the passionate fans' love directed at Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae, the shallow attempt to use former President Roh's name to boost one's own presence is truly pitiful."

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