Ha Tae-kyung "Worried We Might All Fail if Hong Jun-pyo Joins the Party"

Hong Jun-pyo "There Are Boundaries in Politics... Words Once Spoken Cannot Be Taken Back"

Independent lawmaker Hong Joon-pyo held a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office on the 10th, announcing his return to the People Power Party. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] On the 14th, Ha Tae-kyung, a member of the People Power Party, criticized independent lawmaker Hong Joon-pyo, saying, "Do you really not understand why Yoon Seok-yeol is acceptable but Hong Joon-pyo is not?"

Ha said in a post on his Facebook that day, "Yoon Seok-yeol's joining the party is a path to mutual rise, but there are concerns that Hong Joon-pyo's joining would lead to mutual destruction."

He added, "Hong has been making stormy remarks day after day. Our party is saying, 'Why does Yoon Seok-yeol get welcomed while he himself is rejected?'" and questioned, "I want to ask Hong, do you really not understand why such concerns are being raised?"

He continued, "Many supporters of our party who wish for a regime change believe that if General Yoon joins, it will create synergy and help bring about regime change," and pointed out, "Conversely, if Hong joins, there is worry that conflicts will continue as they do now, leading everyone down a path of ruin."

Ha also said, "The person who can alleviate these concerns is Hong himself. That is why I advised him to first show a changed attitude and calmly persuade others," but added, "Instead, he is criticizing junior politicians and crying unfairly without reflection. He is personally showing why the majority fears his return to the party."

Furthermore, he said, "If it were me, I would lower my voice, seek out opposing lawmakers to persuade and reassure them," and added, "I hope he chooses wisely whether to further unsettle our party supporters who desire regime change or to set a mature example befitting a senior politician."

Ha Tae-kyung, member of the People Power Party. [Photo by Yonhap News]

Earlier, Ha also wrote on his Facebook the previous day, "Hong has been a disgrace to conservatism with his past crude and low-class politics," and "I thought he had changed recently, but I was shocked to see him even disclose my private messages. His old-fashioned politics remain unchanged."

He continued, "Such politics only increase distrust in politics, so I believe Hong should retire from politics rather than return to the party, which would be more helpful to politics."

In response, Hong criticized on his Facebook, "There are limits in politics," and said, "Politics based on conspiracy and intrigue may temporarily deceive the people, but ultimately leads to the destruction of one's character and expulsion from politics."

He also emphasized, "Once words are spoken, they cannot be taken back," and added, "We must speak what needs to be said and do politics with confidence."

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