Hwang Kyo-an: "Yoon Seok-yeol is a Comrade"... Denies 'Yoon Seok-yeol X-File' Production Rumors

Former Future United Party (predecessor of the People Power Party) leader Hwang Kyo-ahn (left) and former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl (right). The photo shows newly appointed Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl meeting with leader Hwang at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on August 8, 2019. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] Hwang Kyo-ahn, former leader of the United Future Party (predecessor of the People Power Party), who declared his presidential bid, strongly denied on the 21st the allegation that his side created the so-called 'Yoon Seok-yeol X-file,' calling it "an absolutely ridiculous story."

On the same day, Hwang appeared on YTN Radio's "Lee Dong-hyung's News Face-off" and said, "I hope Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol joins the party to achieve great goals together," adding, "He is a comrade who shares the will for regime change, so this allegation makes no sense."

Regarding Yoon Seok-yeol's party admission, he stated, "It is desirable for him to join the party quickly," and added, "Achieving great goals outside the party is not easy. It is better to enter the party, engage in discussions, debates, and competition, become the final candidate, and achieve regime change."

Concerning Yoon's recent controversial remarks about "120 hours per week," Hwang said, "He said we should look at the moon, not the finger," and explained, "Since he was pointing out policy issues of the current administration, some expressions seemed somewhat unrealistic," adding, "These will be supplemented over time."

Meanwhile, he emphasized, "I believe all the people of the Republic of Korea must become one. We must embrace everyone and move forward together," and stressed, "Even if we get stones thrown at us, we must embrace even the Taegeukgi units." He then said, "Who else can embrace everyone? I will do it."

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