Hwang Kyo-ik: "A president who carves the character 王 and brings an anal acupuncture expert? I'm so embarrassed I could die"

"Yoon, Can He Send the President of the Republic of Korea Abroad?" Criticism

A close-up of the palm of Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate and former Prosecutor General, with the character "王" (king) engraved on it. Photo by MBN

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Juhee] Food columnist Hwang Kyoik criticized former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, who has been embroiled in controversy over the '王 (Wang)' character on his palm and his ties with fortune tellers, saying, "I feel so ashamed I could die."

On the 6th, Hwang wrote on his Facebook, "He carves the 王 character on his palm, brings along an anal acupuncture expert, and listens to the teachings of a Taoist master called Cheongong Seungseung, yet he says he wants to become president," expressing his criticism.

He continued, "It is not an illegal act. It is also ambiguous to judge it as immoral. However, I only consider whether he is fit to be presented as the president of the Republic of Korea to foreign countries. I feel so ashamed I could die," he said.

Earlier, during the 3rd to 5th TV debates of the People Power Party presidential primary, former Prosecutor General Yoon was spotted with the Chinese character '왕 (Wang)' written on his palm, sparking controversy. Some pointed out that Yoon might believe in superstition, and former lawmaker Yoo Seung-min asked Yoon during the 6th TV debate on the 5th whether he knew fortune tellers such as 'Cheongong Seungseung' and 'Lee Byung-hwan.'

Regarding Lee Byung-hwan, known as an anal acupuncture expert, former lawmaker Yoo said, "He was the person who immediately followed (Yoon) when he quit as Prosecutor General and attended his first external event on June 9. A strange person who inserts needles into specific parts," implying a close relationship with Yoon. Yoon responded, "I don't know him."

When asked about Cheongong Seungseung, known for teaching Jeongbeop (correct law) lectures, Yoo said, "He is said to be Yoon Seok-yeol's mentor and is giving him leadership lessons." Yoon replied, "I know him, but calling him a mentor is an exaggeration. I have met him," and it is known that Yoon and Yoo continued to argue about fortune tellers even after the debate ended.

In response, Hwang said, "Yoon Seok-yeol denied knowing the Taoist master called Cheongong or Jeongbeop during the debate but defended the master and fought after the debate," adding, "Since this happened before the microphone was turned off, there should be a recording. I hope the broadcasting station immediately releases the recording file for the public's right to know."

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