Jang Sung-min "Caught by the Worst Candidate... Yoon Must Not Become a Regime Change Risk"

Former Assemblyman Jang Sung-min. / Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Bo-ryeong] Jang Sung-min, a former lawmaker and presidential candidate from the People Power Party, argued that "the Yoon Seok-yeol risk should not become a risk for regime change."

On the 5th, Jang stated on Facebook, "The opposition is currently facing the optimal timing for regime change, but they are unable to pioneer a new path because they are stuck with the worst candidate." He criticized former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol by referring to the allegations of 'commissioned accusations.'

Jang also pointed out problems with Yoon’s response. He said, "As a candidate from the same party, I want to protect him, but I cannot trust him. That is the problem. I do not trust Yoon’s statements. In fact, I am gradually becoming distrustful of him." He added, "Seeing his words and actions that disregard fairness, law, and principles, my initial belief that protecting him was the way to uphold the values of democracy, separation of powers, rule of law, and fairness has changed to the thought that it is nothing more than gangsterism after observing his behavior since returning to politics."

Jang continued, "How can he respond to the public and the media’s demand to explain the allegations against him by asking, 'Do you have evidence?' If this is a political conspiracy, he should reveal to the public why it is a political conspiracy." He criticized, "However, even if he claims it is a political conspiracy while using the party as a shield to protect and conceal the allegations, it is questionable how many people will believe him."

He then emphasized 'leadership of a political party' toward the party. Jang said, "We must not keep holding onto a rotten lifeline. Both former Prosecutor General Yoon and the party must respond urgently. We cannot continue like this. The party that intends to put someone burdened with unresolved allegations on the presidential race, the election commission that plans to create a favorable primary for someone with such allegations, and furthermore, the recklessness of the person burdened with allegations running in the presidential race?all of these are not 'common sense and fairness.' This is when leadership of a political party is needed," adding, "It is truly regrettable to watch."

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