Lee Jun-seok Gives Red Card to Hong Joon-pyo: "Throwing Punches on the Street Makes You a Bad Person"

Lee Jun-seok "When the mullet jumps, the mudfish jumps" remark inappropriate
Encourages tension among presidential candidates but requests restraint from personal attacks

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] On the 2nd, Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, criticized Hong Joon-pyo's reaction regarding Rep. Yoon Hee-sook's presidential primary candidacy. He demanded restraint from personal attacks such as calling someone a "bad person."

On the same day, Lee pointed out through social media, "The remark 'When the mullet jumps, the mudskipper jumps' is inappropriate."

Earlier, Rep. Hong posted "Even the mudskipper jumps" in a group chat where People Power Party members gathered after an article about Rep. Yoon's presidential candidacy was shared. Later, Hong explained that his comment was aimed at a ruling party candidate and that he had confused the chat room. However, within the People’s Party, there is also a view that the remark targeted Rep. Yoon.

Regarding this, Lee expressed a welcoming stance on Rep. Yoon’s candidacy itself, saying, "Our party’s economic expert, Rep. Yoon Hee-sook’s challenge is like an essential garnish in bibimbap."

He added, "A certain level of tension among presidential candidates to boost excitement is rather encouraged," but also urged, "Please refrain from sporadic personal attacks or criticisms."

Lee said, "I hope former leader Hong Joon-pyo, who is unmatched in wit, will also adjust according to TPO." TPO stands for time, place, and occasion. He continued, "When a boxer fights in the ring, no matter how fierce, it is part of the match, but if he throws punches on the street outside the ring, he is a bad person."

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