Yoon Camp's 'Impeachment' Remark Met with Lee Jun-seok's "Are You Prioritizing YouTubers Over the Party?"

Lee Jun-seok, the leader of the People Power Party, criticized Shin Ji-ho, the political affairs director of former President Yoon Seok-yeol's presidential campaign, for remarks made on the radio the previous day.
/Photo by Lee, the leader's Facebook

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Seohyun] Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential pre-candidate from the People Power Party, mentioned 'presidential impeachment' while commenting on Lee Jun-seok's debate schedule, which made Lee express his discomfort.

On the morning of the 12th, Lee shared a screenshot of CBS radio broadcast featuring Shin Ji-ho, the political affairs director of Yoon's campaign, on his Facebook, stating, "Seeing that they finally brought up impeachment, it becomes clear what the purpose of the continuous boycott urging, passing controversy, and attacks was."

He continued, "I said I had never seen a campaign continuously shaking the party leader ahead of the presidential election, but now I understand," adding, "Seeing them say what a certain YouTube channel was saying, it seems that their relationship with YouTubers is more important than the party. I wish you success in what you want to do," delivering a sharp remark.

Earlier, Director Shin responded to a question about the debate schedule among party pre-candidates on the radio broadcast, saying, "Even if it is the party leader's decision, or even the president's, if it is not based on the constitution and laws, wouldn't impeachment be possible?"

He added, "Our essence is to minimize and avoid conflicts and clashes with Lee Jun-seok. If there are unnecessary misunderstandings, we should resolve them with something, whether it's chicken and beer or anything else," expressing his intention to avoid conflict with Lee.

The People Power Party had notified candidates that two presidential pre-candidate debates would be held on the 18th and 25th.

In response, some pointed out that the party's primary preparation committee setting preliminary primary rules and hosting debates before candidates even register exceeds the authority granted by the party constitution and regulations.

Meanwhile, on the 11th, former Prosecutor General Yoon told reporters at the National Assembly, "If an official request comes from the party, I will actively consider it. There is no reason not to confidently participate in verification, interviews, or debates," but added, "There are various considerations such as political customs, so I will discuss it with the campaign."

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