Jeong Cheong-rae: "Yoon Can't Beat Hong Jun-pyo... Will Helplessly Lose the Moment He Joins the Party"

Jeong Cheong-rae, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, is speaking at the Education Committee plenary meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on April 21. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Soyoung] Jeong Cheong-rae, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, expressed a negative outlook on former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol's entry into the People Power Party after officially declaring his presidential candidacy, saying he will "be helplessly defeated."

On the 4th, Jeong posted on his Facebook under the title "What the People Power Party lacks," stating, "The benefits of joining the party are not guaranteed, and they are afraid of Hong Joon-pyo's mouth."

Jeong first took aim at the People Power Party. He sarcastically pointed out, "The People Power Party has debates like mullet, mudskipper, and squid, but no leading presidential candidate," adding, "There are many acorn candidates, but none exceed 10% in various opinion polls."

He continued, "Seeing the People Power Party courting Yoon Seok-yeol, who imprisoned former presidents Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye from their own party, shows they have no pride."

Jeong argued, "Yoon Seok-yeol, whose approval ratings are falling after his candidacy announcement due to his mother-in-law's arrest and controversies involving his wife, has no wings, and the People Power Party has no Yoon Seok-yeol," adding, "Yoon's approval ratings will continue to decline."

He then predicted, "At this rate, it seems difficult for Yoon Seok-yeol to join the People Power Party."

Jeong cited Hong Joon-pyo as the basis for his claim, emphasizing, "Yoon Seok-yeol cannot beat Hong Joon-pyo. The moment he joins the party, he will be helplessly defeated."

This is interpreted as a reference to Hong's recent actions, including media interviews after his reinstatement, where he continuously challenges former Prosecutor General Yoon.

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