Hong Jun-pyo on Why Yoon Seok-yeol Doesn't Answer Calls: "No Words Even If He Answers"

Hong Jun-pyo, a member of the People Power Party, is giving a greeting speech at the JP Hope Camp closing ceremony held at BNB Tower in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 8th.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Sumi] Hong Joon-pyo, a member of the People Power Party, stated that the reason he does not answer calls from presidential candidate Yoon Seok-yeol is "because even if I answer, I have nothing to say."

On the 20th, through the 'Cheongmyeon Hongdap' corner where he answers questions from youth on the online communication platform 'Youth's Dream' created after the primary election, Hong responded briefly when a young person asked, "Why don't you answer calls from candidate Yoon Seok-yeol?"

This is interpreted as a reaffirmation of Hong's previous stance that he has no intention of joining the election campaign committee.

Earlier, it was reported that candidate Yoon had attempted to contact Hong several times to invite him to join the campaign committee, but Hong did not answer the calls.

On the 18th, Chief Spokesperson Heo Eun-ah appeared on MBC Radio's 'Pyo Chang-won's News High Kick' and said, "(Hong) is not answering candidate Yoon's calls, but candidate Yoon fully understands Hong's feelings and said he would wait."

However, Hong firmly stated his position. On his Facebook, Hong wrote, "I should not be criticized for not participating in the campaign committee and serving quietly, nor is it fair tyranny to force participation."

He added, "Now, I am leaving the presidential race and starting a new youth politics. That is what I must do now without lingering around the next presidential race."

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