Hwang Kyo-ik "Will Clarify Position by Tomorrow"... Suggests Voluntary Resignation

Hwang Kyo-ik, Food Columnist

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Hwang Kyo-ik, a taste columnist nominated as a candidate for president of the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, stated on the 19th, "I will organize my position and post it by tomorrow morning."

On the afternoon of the same day, Hwang shared on his Facebook that he had received consolation from former leader Lee Hae-chan and said, "The success of the Moon Jae-in administration must be confirmed by the Democratic Party's reestablishment of power. I will find a way to move forward together."

It was reported that former leader Lee told Hwang, "You contributed to the birth of the Moon Jae-in administration. I think you must have been very hurt by this incident," "As a senior, I will offer consolation on behalf of the politicians," and "I believe you will generously open your heart and continue to work together for the Democratic Party's reestablishment of power."

Hwang added, "I endlessly demanded apologies from the camp of former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon, but unexpectedly received consolation from former leader Lee Hae-chan," and "At first, I was overwhelmed thinking, 'So this is comradeship,' but as time passed, I began to wonder why I was acting this way."

He also explained, "Reporters have been calling me a lot asking about my position," and "I will organize my stance by tomorrow morning."

Earlier, Shin Kyung-min, former Democratic Party lawmaker and standing vice chairman of Lee Nak-yeon’s campaign, said on the radio on the 17th, "He highly praises Japanese food and says 'Korean food is an imitation,'" and "He is a person suitable for the Tokyo or Osaka Tourism Organization."

In response, Hwang said, "I will focus on ending former leader Lee’s political life," escalating the conflict.

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