Won Hee-ryong: "'Janghak Quiz' Controversy Hong Jun-pyo's Attitude Is Not the Posture of a Leader Who Respects the People"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Former Jeju Governor and People Power Party presidential candidate Won Hee-ryong criticized Rep. Hong Joon-pyo's attitude during the broadcast debate on the 29th, saying, "It is not the attitude of a leader who respects and fears the people."

Former Governor Won appeared on MBC Radio's 'Kim Jong-bae's Focus' that day and shared his thoughts on the controversy related to the debate with Rep. Hong.

He explained, "(Rep. Hong) may not know the details. I don't think not knowing the details is a problem," adding, "When the hydrogen topic came up last time, I wasn't asking for the chemical formula. He mentioned hydrogen while talking about Russian gas and nuclear power, so I asked whether he intended to produce hydrogen using Russian gas or nuclear power electricity." He continued, "He absurdly turned this into a middle school science question and called me a very petty and nasty person. The day before yesterday, he even said it was disgusting," and remarked, "Regarding the seriousness and attitude toward questions, I think this is not yet the attitude of a leader who respects and fears the people."

Earlier in the broadcast debate, Former Governor Won asked Rep. Hong a question related to the hydrogen economy, which sparked controversy. Then, at the debate on the 27th, he asked for opinions on the high school credit system and carbon tax, and was criticized by Rep. Hong for having "petty questions."

When the moderator mentioned, "In public opinion polls, Rep. Hong is rated highly," Former Governor Won said, "I want to ask the people about that."

Regarding the possibility of unifying candidacy with former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl, Former Governor Won completely denied it, saying, "Unless it is to unify under Won Hee-ryong, there is not even a slight possibility."

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