Yoon Seok-yeol Cancels Surprise Visit to Incheon International Airport to Support Tokyo Olympic National Team

Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, who declared his candidacy for the presidential election, visited the May 18 Democratic Uprising historical site, the old Jeonnam Provincial Government Annex in Dong-gu, Gwangju, on the 17th, and is meeting with members of the May Mothers' House.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] It has been reported that former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol planned to make a surprise visit to Incheon International Airport on the 19th to cheer on the national athletes participating in the Tokyo Olympics but canceled the visit.

On that day, former Prosecutor General Yoon was said to have intended to see off the Olympic national team as they departed for Tokyo to compete in the Olympics but later canceled. A spokesperson from Yoon’s camp explained, "Former Prosecutor General Yoon personally planned to visit Incheon Airport to support the Olympic athletes as they departed, but judged that it was better not to go due to the situation on site, so he did not go to Incheon Airport."

It appears that he was conscious of the fact that he might attract more attention than the athletes themselves.

However, the media reported that Yoon’s camp confirmed he did see off the athletes.

Earlier, a representative from Yoon’s campaign told this outlet in a phone call, "He said he would quietly visit without anyone knowing," and added, "He said he would support them in his heart and, as far as I know, no photos or filming were taken."

Regarding this, Yoon’s camp explained, "There was confusion internally due to reports claiming he was spotted at the airport."

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