Won Hee-ryong Criticizes Hong: "Do Not Turn Other Candidates' Crises into Opportunities"

Former Jeju Governor and People Power Party presidential primary candidate Won Hee-ryong announced the national chance No. 7 pledge, the 'Housing Supply Plan,' on the 10th at the National Assembly Communication Office in Yeouido, Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Seohyun] Won Heeryong, a preliminary candidate for the People Power Party's presidential primary and former governor of Jeju Province, sharply criticized candidate Hong Joonpyo, saying, "You should not think that another candidate's crisis is my opportunity." This was a remark addressing Hong's claim that the party does not need to respond to the allegations of prosecution request involving former Prosecutor General Yoon Seokyeol.

On the 12th, Won stated on his Facebook, "Hong said about the so-called prosecution request issue, 'It is neither my business nor the party's business. It is Yoon Seokyeol's personal matter.' I cannot agree with this," expressing his position.

Earlier, Hong had mentioned the prosecution request allegations surrounding former Prosecutor General Yoon on Facebook, arguing, "The party should not get involved in the candidate's personal issues," and added, "While a candidate can just leave, the party must fight a crucial presidential election."

In response, Won said, "I have consistently argued that this presidential election will be a team competition," and pointed out, "We are a one team for regime change. If one side collapses, the team collapses. If the one team spirit breaks down, no matter who becomes the candidate, unity cannot be achieved."

He continued, "I have consistently supported Hong's reinstatement to the party," explaining, "Because only by joining forces can we change the regime." He also added that his support for former Prosecutor General Yoon's party entry and the merger with the People's Party was solely for regime change.

Furthermore, he emphasized, "We lost the regime in the last presidential election due to division. The Moon Jaein administration will use all means again to divide us," and stressed, "I will stand at the forefront to fight alongside against the Moon administration's political maneuvers targeting candidate Hong."

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