Lee Jae-myung on Yoon Seok-yeol's 'Accusation Solicitation' Controversy: "A Corrupt Force That Must Be Eradicated"

Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate and Governor of Gyeonggi Province, is announcing regional pledges for Daegu and Gyeongbuk at the Daegu Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the morning of the 5th.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Seoyoung Kwon] Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party's presidential candidate and Governor of Gyeonggi Province, described Yoon Seok-yeol, the opposition's presidential candidate and former Prosecutor General, as "the embodiment of deep-rooted evils himself."

At a press conference held this morning (the 5th) at the Daegu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Governor Lee mentioned ongoing allegations that former Prosecutor General Yoon was involved in abusing prosecutorial power. He added, "I hope this is not true, but if he knew and neglected it, it would be a state manipulation that threatens the very order of democracy." He explained, "He himself is the deep-rooted evil force that must be eradicated."

Regarding former Prosecutor General Yoon, Lee said, "After 100 days, I don't know whether he met the wrong teacher or simply didn't study," and criticized, "He often makes incomprehensible statements." He continued, "Saying we should have the freedom to eat even contaminated food is not freedom," and "The freedom to choose death is oppression disguised as freedom." This appears to be a reference to Yoon's earlier controversial remarks about 'contaminated food.'

On the other hand, Lee refrained from commenting on his landslide victory in the first primary regions of Daejeon and Chungnam. He stated, "I will not be swayed by ups and downs," and vowed, "I will do my best in what a person can do but will not be obsessed with the results. I will never spare even the last moment or the last drop of sweat."

Additionally, before announcing his pledges, Lee expressed affection for his hometown by singing the 'Gyeongbuk Residents' Song.' On this day, he revealed six pledges for the development of Daegu and Gyeongbuk, including fostering new growth industries, establishing a secondary battery materials industry belt, creating a global vaccine and medical business belt, improving the water quality of the Nakdong River, and promoting the water industry. He appealed for support, saying, "I believe in the collective intelligence of the people and will engage in politics with the idea that politics is done by the people."

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