Nowungrae “Im Jongseok's consecutive 'Park Wonsoon praises' were said after seeing the presidential election... Regretful for not acknowledging the facts”

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] On the 26th, Roh Woong-rae, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, evaluated the consecutive 'Park Won-soon praise' remarks by former Blue House Chief of Staff Lim Jong-seok, saying, "It was not only with the by-election in mind but also looking ahead to the presidential election."

In an interview with CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show' on the morning of the same day, Rep. Roh said, "Even considering just rallying Democratic Party supporters, in an election with a turnout around 50%, if you can also bring in the 'Shy Democrats,' it seems worth trying."

He pointed out, "However, if not careful, it could appear arrogant, and there could be criticism that the government and ruling party have not yet come to their senses. In trying to secure the 'home rabbits,' they might lose all the 'wild rabbits'."

He continued, "In a situation where victims are expressing their suffering, praising former Mayor Park Won-soon could be seen as a kind of harsh act. Merit is merit, and fault is fault. Therefore, acknowledging faults is necessary for merits to be properly evaluated, and in that regard, there is some regret."

Regarding former Chief of Staff Lim's consecutive remarks, he interpreted, "It might also imply that he intends to play a certain role in the presidential election."

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