Lee Jun-seok on Yoon's side 'impeachment remarks': "No apology contact at all"

Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party (right), is giving a welcoming speech to Yoon Seok-yeol, a presidential pre-candidate, who visited the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the morning of the 2nd. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, stated that there was "no apology call or contact whatsoever" regarding the 'impeachment remark' made by an official from Yoon Seok-yeol's People Power Party presidential pre-campaign team.

On the 12th, Lee said on his Facebook, "There have been many inquiries from the media asking if there was any apology call or contact about the impeachment remark, but no one contacted me."

Earlier, Shin Ji-ho, the political affairs director of Yoon's presidential campaign, appeared on CBS Radio's 'Hanpan Daegyeol' on the 11th and said, "Even if it is the party leader's decision, if it is not based on the constitution and laws, impeachment can happen, can't it?" This sparked controversy. Shin explained, "This remark was not aimed at or intended for Lee Jun-seok," and added, "I apologize for causing any burden to the party and the party leader."

However, Lee directly stated that he had not received any apology contact related to the 'impeachment remark' and expressed discomfort, saying, "I don't understand why I have to verify facts on SNS every time since there are so many false reports, such as claims that they contacted me before joining the party."

Meanwhile, on the same day, candidate Yoon evaluated, "The impeachment remark was inappropriate," and said, "I joined the main opposition party for regime change, and for that, the party's harmony and unity are essential." Regarding Director Shin, he said, "Since he apologized himself, I will wait and see."

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