Yoon Geon-young: "Replacing Kim Hyun-mi Reflects Public Sentiment, I Don't Understand Criticism of Byun Chang-heum's Appointment"

Yoon Geon-young, member of the Democratic Party of Korea./Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Juhee] Yoon Geon-young, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, said on the 8th regarding President Moon Jae-in's partial reshuffle of four ministerial posts including Kim Hyun-mi, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, "There is also an aspect of accepting public sentiment on real estate."

Yoon appeared on MBC Radio's 'Kim Jong-bae's Focus' on the same day and stated, "Although the government and ruling party have made efforts over the past three and a half years, there are parts where they failed to meet the public's expectations, which is very painful and regrettable."

Regarding the opposition's criticism of nominee Byeon Chang-heum for Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport as 'Kim Hyun-mi Season 2,' Yoon said, "It is excessive to criticize a new figure who hasn't even started yet," and added, "The confirmation hearing hasn't even taken place, and the vision and aspirations haven't been revealed, so I don't understand what they are criticizing."

He also criticized the controversy over fairness related to the nomination of Jeon Hae-cheol, a senior pro-Moon (친문) member of the same party, as Minister of the Interior and Safety, who will manage elections, saying, "This claim has a strong political motive and is, in fact, somewhat despicable."

He continued, "During President Lee Myung-bak's administration in 2012, Maeng Hyung-kyu (Hannara Party) served as Minister of the Interior and Safety. He was the political secretary in the early days of President Lee Myung-bak," and added, "There have been many opposition politicians who served as Minister of the Interior and Safety. The opposition is so focused on attacking the ruling party that they do not verify facts before attacking. Such opposition claims are not even worth responding to."

Yoon explained about nominee Jeon, "He has abundant experience in government operations across the party, government, and Blue House, and considerable breakthrough ability," and said, "Strengthening the national disaster management system and realizing local autonomy are Moon Jae-in administration's national tasks. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety has selected someone who will successfully carry out its core duties and national tasks."

Regarding President Moon's statement on the 7th expressing regret that "the chaotic political situation caused by the conflict between Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae and Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl is worrying the public," Yoon said, "The dispute over Prosecutor General Yoon's disciplinary action must end even for a day."

Regarding the opposition's demand that "the president should respond," Yoon criticized, "There is another political motive. They want to drag the president into the heart of Yeouido politics and have what is called a mudslinging fight," and added, "If the president says a word on this issue, they think they will attack ten or a hundred times more."

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