Hwang Kyo-an "North Korea Interfering in General Election to Kill Leader of Main Opposition Party... Demands Special Prosecutor"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Hwang Kyo-ahn, former leader of the United Future Party (predecessor of the People Power Party), on the 9th demanded a special investigation, claiming that North Korea interfered in last year's April 15 general election to 'kill the leader of the main opposition party.'

At a press conference held at the National Assembly that day, former leader Hwang said, "I never dreamed that such an attempt to kill Hwang Kyo-ahn would happen in 21st century South Korea." Earlier, activists in the Cheongju area accused of espionage were reported to have received instructions from the North to conduct an 'anti-conservative struggle' during last year's general election.

Former leader Hwang stated, "The reason North Korea conducted operations targeting the Liberty Korea Party and Hwang Kyo-ahn at that time was because they feared South Korea's liberal democratic forces," adding, "North Korea's target has always been the destruction of liberal democratic forces and the killing of Hwang Kyo-ahn." He further claimed, "If North Korea gave orders to conduct a propaganda campaign regarding the general election, how could they not interfere in the presidential election?"

Former leader Hwang urged President Moon Jae-in, saying, "What do you think about North Korea's operation to kill the leader of the main opposition party?" and called for a detailed explanation of the circumstances under which Cheongju area activists became special advisors to the presidential campaign.

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