Lee Jun-seok Surge: Joo Ho-young Says "Artificial Generational Change Not Desirable"... Lee Nak-yeon States "Youth Leader Aspiration Is Reality"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Jo] Regarding the whirlwind caused by former Supreme Council member Lee Jun-seok topping the support rankings for the People Power Party's leadership election, party leader candidate Joo Ho-young said, "Artificial generational change is not desirable." In contrast, former Democratic Party leader and presidential candidate Lee Nak-yeon stated, "The desire for young leaders is a reality."

On the same day, Joo said in consecutive interviews with KBS Radio's 'Oh Tae-hoon's Current Affairs Headquarters' and MBC Radio's 'Pyo Chang-won's News High Kick' that "the experience and passion of the old, the senior, and the young must be harmonized."

However, regarding the controversy sparked by former Prime Minister and Democratic Party presidential candidate Chung Sye-kyun's mention of 'Jang-yu-yu-seo' (respect for elders), he said, "Overemphasizing Jang-yu-yu-seo is also not appropriate."

On the other hand, former leader Lee expressed a contrasting view after a meeting with the Seoul-area university press youth reporters group on the same day, saying, "We need to face the fact that such demands exist. There is a demand for young politicians," and added, "I think we need to accept the reality that a significant number of citizens are longing for young leaders."

Earlier that day, former Prime Minister Chung sparked a 'Kkondae controversy' by saying about the 'Lee Jun-seok whirlwind,' "Managing a presidential election is not that simple; can it be done without experience?" and "Moreover, there is our country's unique culture of 'Jang-yu-yu-seo' (respect for elders)."

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