Hong Jun-pyo Emphasizes 'Morality and Experience'... "Yoon Seok-yeol Must Directly Address the X-File"

Representative Hong Joon-pyo, who decided to rejoin the People Power Party after 1 year and 3 months, is holding a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office on the 24th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Boryeong] After returning to the People Power Party (PPP) after 1 year and 3 months, Representative Hong Joon-pyo raised his voice, saying he would become a "catalyst for regime change." At the same time, he emphasized the need for an explanation regarding the 'X-file' concerning former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl, who is currently leading the opposition presidential candidates in approval ratings.

On the 24th, Representative Hong held a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office to announce his feelings about rejoining the party, stating, "We must achieve regime change by selecting a presidential candidate with unprecedented young leadership in constitutional and party history, moral integrity in self-cultivation, and prepared experience." He added, "For all of this, I firmly promise the party members and the public that I will become a single grain of millet."

His mention of 'morality' when referring to presidential candidates is interpreted as targeting former Prosecutor General Yoon, who is facing growing suspicions related to his spouse and mother-in-law. After the press conference, when meeting with reporters, Representative Hong said, "The Prosecutor General is a symbol of the law. It is problematic that before even entering politics, there are about 20 allegations against someone who was a symbol of the law." He insisted, "It’s not that he is avoiding verification; he must personally explain and overcome these issues."

In particular, he viewed that the People Power Party does not need to assist former Prosecutor General Yoon, as he is still an "outside candidate" who has not yet joined the party. Representative Hong explained, "We don’t even know if the person outside will come to our party or not. Even if he joins, once he enters the presidential primary process, mutual verification must take place, and if the party protects only one candidate, the primary cannot proceed."

Unlike former Prosecutor General Yoon, who has a relatively short political career, Representative Hong, who has long been involved in politics, emphasized his political "experience." A five-term lawmaker, Hong has served as Governor of Gyeongsangnam-do and has also run as a presidential candidate. He said, "Prosecutorial investigations account for less than 1% of governing the country. The remaining 99% have nothing to do with the Prosecutor General," adding, "Everything will come out during the primary process."

Regarding former Prosecutor General Yoon’s leading position in opposition support ratings, Representative Hong appeared largely unconcerned. He said, "If he wasn’t confident about that, would he even run for president?"

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.