Won Hee-ryong: “President Moon’s COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Avoidance of Responsibility’... Cowardly and Irresponsible”

"If You Don't Want to Take Responsibility, You Shouldn't Be in That Position"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Won Hee-ryong, Governor of Jeju Province, criticized the Blue House on the 23rd for revealing 13 directives from President Moon Jae-in regarding the development and procurement of COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, saying, "What on earth are they thinking? Is it defiance or deception?" He added, "If the president's directives were intended as an alibi to evade responsibility amid growing criticism of the vaccine policy's failure, it is cowardly and irresponsible."

On the same day, Governor Won wrote on Facebook, "A leader is someone who takes responsibility. If a leader's responsibility ends with just telling others to achieve results, even an elementary school student could become president." He continued, "Especially, blaming subordinates for failed policies is the worst attitude for a leader fighting the war against COVID-19."

Governor Won stated, "I have continuously warned about the dangers of the 'Cheongwadae 586' who seized power during the Moon Jae-in administration. Their way of thinking, which is far from rational and scientific, and views all matters as power struggles, causes many social conflicts and leads to overlooking important issues." He added, "Since they are obsessed with disciplining the Prosecutor General under the pretext of prosecutorial reform, truly important vaccine policies cannot be properly implemented. Ultimately, the president shifts the blame for failure onto aides, and the aides look for scapegoats."

Governor Won said, "'Social distancing as a strong vaccine' is nothing but self-delusion and cannot be the president's language. Scolding an unknown person in charge is just a show of disembodiment." He emphasized, "A failed president must not evade responsibility. Those responsible must be held accountable, and decisions must be made before it is too late. If one does not want to take responsibility or cannot make decisions, they should not remain in that position."

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