Hwang Kyo-ahn on Yoon Seok-yeol's 'Shamanism Controversy': "If Given a Chance, I Will Try to Evangelize"

Hwang Kyo-ahn "Does Not Respect Shamanism"

Hwang Kyo-ahn, a preliminary candidate for the People Power Party presidential primary, is giving a greeting at the 6th broadcast debate held on the afternoon of the 5th at the Korean Broadcasting System studio in Yeouido, Seoul.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Hwang Kyo-ahn, a devout Christian and a presidential primary candidate of the People Power Party, expressed his intention to "talk about evangelism if given the opportunity" toward Yoon Seok-youl, the former Prosecutor General who is leading the party's internal approval ratings.

On the 6th, during KBS Radio's 'Joo Jin-woo Live,' when asked if he had ever thought about evangelizing former Prosecutor General Yoon, Hwang said, "I respect other people's faith as well as my own, but the basic spirit of Christianity is to share our spirit. It is called 'missionary work' or 'evangelism,'" expressing this view.

Regarding the recent controversy over Yoon drawing the character '왕 (king)' on his palm during the People Power Party presidential primary debate, which sparked so-called 'shamanistic' allegations, Hwang stated, "Fortune-telling is not a religion, and I do not respect shamanistic beliefs."

He also commented on Yoon, saying, "He has had a long career in the legal profession. He fought fiercely against the Moon Jae-in administration, and this aspect should also be evaluated."

He continued, "Yoon is a valuable resource," and added, "There are still opportunities this time and next, so people like him should play a role in building the Republic of Korea."

Regarding Jeon Gwang-hoon, the pastor of Sarang Jeil Church known for his hardline conservatism, Hwang said, "In the past, for example, we often discussed during rallies and such. Recently, contact has been scarce."

Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, a presidential candidate of the People Power Party, appeals for support from party members at the People Power Party Incheon Metropolitan City Office in Namdong-gu, Incheon, on the afternoon of the 7th. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Earlier, it was confirmed that former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl attended the People Power Party presidential primary TV debate several times with the character '왕 (king)' written on his palm, which sparked controversy.

At the time, Yoon's side explained, "An enthusiastic grandmother supporter living in the same apartment as the candidate drew it on his palm to encourage him to do well in the debate," but criticism continued, calling it a 'charm election.'

Also, during the 6th TV debate of the People Power Party presidential primary on the 5th, former lawmaker Yoo Seung-min asked, "Have you ever met a person named Lee Byung-hwan who practices acupuncture on specific parts?" Yoon replied, "I have never met him. I don't know him." Despite this explanation, Yoo's side is urging Yoon to clarify his relationship with Lee Byung-hwan, who is known as an 'anal acupuncture expert.'

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