Hong Jun-pyo to Yoon: "Acting like Occupying Forces... It's Truly Ridiculous to Shake the Party Leader"

Hong Joon-pyo, a member of the People Power Party challenging for the presidency. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Hong Jun-pyo, a presidential candidate from the opposition party People Power Party, sharply criticized former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, who is showing signs of conflict with People Power Party leader Lee Jun-seok, on the 12th, saying, "This is not a prosecution that reigns like an emperor alone."

On the same day, Hong wrote on his Facebook, "Did you think politics was that easy and simple? Politics is a scary place where you have to be prepared for ruin," expressing his view.

He directly attacked, "Someone who led the destruction of the conservative right and then was discarded like a used tool, now acting like an occupying force, putting some immature politicians forward to put on a dolphin show, and shaking the leader of our party elected by the people and party members is truly a spectacle."

He continued, "You should reflect on how you are losing even the party's approval ratings with daily gaffes," and emphasized, "First, look after your family's safety, restrain yourself, and if you have become a party member, comply with the party's policies."

Former Prosecutor General and People Power Party presidential candidate Yoon Seok-yeol is giving a greeting at an expert meeting held on the 12th at the People's Camp in Jongno-gu, Seoul, to prepare measures against COVID-19. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Earlier, Shin Ji-ho, the general deputy director of former Prosecutor General Yoon's presidential campaign, appeared on CBS Radio's 'Hanpanseungbu' the day before and said, "Even if it is the party leader's decision or the president's, if it is not based on the constitution and laws, impeachment can happen, right?"

In response, Leader Lee expressed displeasure on Facebook, saying, "I said I have never seen a campaign continuously shaking the party leader ahead of the presidential election, but I understand now," adding, "Seeing that they finally brought up impeachment talks, it becomes clear what the purpose of the continuous boycott urging, passing controversy, and attacks was."

As the controversy grew, Deputy Director Shin issued a statement clarifying, "It was not a remark aimed at or intended for Leader Lee."

He added, "We hope that the party's presidential candidate selection primary will proceed smoothly through amicable consultations between the party and each candidate."

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