"I am a devoted husband... My drinking capacity is 1 to 2 bottles of soju"
Currently switched to private on SNS

Photo by Yoon Seok-yeol, former Prosecutor General, Facebook screen capture.

Photo by Yoon Seok-yeol, former Prosecutor General, Facebook screen capture.

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[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol opened a social networking service (SNS) account on the 29th, signaling his intention to communicate, but suddenly switched it to private.


On the same day, Yoon opened a Facebook account in the morning and stated, "Hello, fellow citizens and Facebook friends. I have started SNS for the first time to get closer to you and hear your voices more often."


He continued, "Anytime, any kind of story is welcome," adding, "If you talk to me, I will wholeheartedly engage in conversation with you. Thank you."


Photo by Yoon Seok-yeol, former Prosecutor General, Facebook screen capture.

Photo by Yoon Seok-yeol, former Prosecutor General, Facebook screen capture.

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In his Facebook introduction, he wrote, "That Seok-yeol is indeed 'hyung' (older brother). Until all the people feel 'heung' (excitement)." In the detailed self-introduction section, he listed phrases such as 'devoted husband,' 'people’s handyman,' 'American Pie?', 'Tori dad butterfly caretaker,' and 'said to resemble Detective Butt.'


In the information section, he wrote, "Hobbies are grocery shopping and cooking. Walking and visiting art galleries. A fan of Janchi-guksu (banquet noodles) who prefers noodles over rice. Janchi-guksu with stir-fried zucchini and lots of seaweed." He added, "In soccer, I specialize in mid-range shots and corner kicks; in baseball, pitcher; in speed skating, national team level (prime years)."


He also stated, "My top 3 songs are McLean’s 'American Pie' and 'Vincent,' and Song Chang-sik’s 'We.' Don’t ask if I sing well; I sing earnestly," and "My drinking capacity is 1 to 2 bottles of soju."


However, Yoon’s Facebook account is currently set to private. His team is reportedly planning to reorganize the Facebook account and reopen it soon.



Meanwhile, Yoon will declare his presidential candidacy at 1 p.m. at the Maeheon Yun Bong-gil Memorial Hall on the same day. This comes 118 days after stepping down from the Prosecutor General position on March 4 and going into seclusion. This will be the first time Yoon publicly states his position as a presidential candidate in his own voice, and it is expected to include messages about national unity and security.


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