Hong Jun-pyo Announces Recruitment of PD Lee Young-don, Put on Hold Due to Supporters' Opposition

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Hong Jun-pyo, a presidential candidate from the People Power Party, announced on the 14th that he would recruit PD Lee Young-don, known for 'Consumer Report' and 'Eating File X,' as the head of the media headquarters for his campaign, but later reversed the decision. Hong stated that the recruitment would be temporarily put on hold.

On the same day, Hong said through social media (SNS), "After careful consideration, I recruited him, but criticism from supporters poured in like a flood," adding, "I just consulted with PD Lee and decided to temporarily suspend the recruitment." He added, "Personnel decisions are truly difficult tasks."

Previously, Hong had announced the recruitment of PD Lee.

After the recruitment announcement, some supporters raised concerns about PD Lee's past actions and voiced opposition.

Additionally, Hong's campaign announced former Game Management Committee Chairwoman Yeo Myung-sook as the head of the cultural industry headquarters, and Kwon Min-young, senior vice chairwoman of the Gyeonggi Province Party, as the foreign press spokesperson.

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