Yoon Seok-yeol "Moon Administration Unqualified"... Meets Bereaved Family of North Korean-Killed Public Official to Offer Condolences

Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol is meeting with the family of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries official who was killed by North Korean soldiers in the West Sea on the 10th. (Photo by Yoon's former chief prosecutor camp)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Bo-ryeong] Yoon Seok-yeol, a leading opposition presidential candidate and former Prosecutor General, met with the bereaved family of Mr. Lee, a Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries official who was killed by North Korean soldiers, to offer condolences. At this meeting, Yoon strongly criticized the Moon Jae-in administration, saying it "no longer qualifies as a government."

On the afternoon of the 10th, Yoon met with Mr. Lee's wife and brother at his campaign office located in Gwanghwamun, Seoul. He stated, "When the people face an existential crisis, it is the fundamental duty of the state to actively step up, fulfill its role, and disclose the process in detail. A government that fails to demonstrate this does not qualify as a government." Mr. Lee was shot and killed by North Korean soldiers last September while conducting fisheries guidance activities in the West Sea.

Yoon also said, "The government should strongly protest North Korea's inhumane actions and work in coordination with the international community to demand a thorough investigation and prevention of recurrence, but it is failing to do so." He pointed out, "Despite having various reconnaissance assets and communication data, the government refuses to disclose the information to the public citing state secrets, which is no different from completely neglecting its rightful duties."

Yoon continued, "It is unimaginable how much pain the power has inflicted on one family for political gain, and how great the suffering of this family must be. Judging from the behavior of the military, coast guard, and the Blue House security office, despite the passionate appeals of the bereaved family, it seems unlikely that the current government will uncover the truth of this incident."

Mr. Lee's brother, Lee Rae-jin, told Yoon, "We requested information disclosure from the government to properly understand the circumstances of my brother's death, but it was denied, and we are currently engaged in a lawsuit for information disclosure." He added, "We are outraged by the incompetent and disorderly government response and are fighting a very difficult battle to uncover the truth and correct this."

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