'Kkubuk Kkubuk'... Kim Tae-nyeon Faces Drowsiness Controversy at West Sea Defense Day Event "Apologies Regardless of Reason"

Acting CEO Kim: "Apologies for Fatigue from Supplementary Budget Processing and Busan Schedule, Regardless of Reason"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] Kim Tae-nyeon, Acting Party Leader and Floor Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, was caught dozing off during the West Sea Defense Day event on the 26th.

Acting Leader Kim attended the 6th West Sea Defense Day commemorative ceremony held at the Navy 2nd Fleet Headquarters in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province that afternoon, and was seen slightly lowering his head while listening to President Moon Jae-in's commemorative speech on the live broadcast.

Hong Jong-gi, Deputy Spokesperson of the People Power Party Central Election Committee, criticized in a statement, saying, "This is at the level of a public insult to the fallen soldiers," and added, "It shows the ruling party's true feelings toward the 46 young men who drowned in the Cheonan ship sinking."

Acting Leader Kim stated, "After handling a demanding schedule including the National Assembly supplementary budget and a trip to Busan, I attended the event and momentarily felt overwhelmed by fatigue," and expressed, "Regardless of the reason, I feel sorry."

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