[Jeon Du-hwan Death] Lee "Not Thinking of Paying Condolences" VS Yoon "Shouldn't We Pay Condolences?"

Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate (left), and Yoon Seok-youl, the People Power Party presidential candidate, are conversing at the 6th anniversary memorial ceremony held on the afternoon of the 22nd at the burial site of former President Kim Young-sam within the National Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Boryeong] Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, and Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party presidential candidate, expressed completely opposite positions upon hearing the news of former President Jeon Du-hwan's death on the 23rd.

After announcing his pledge at the party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, Lee told reporters that he heard about the former president's death and responded, "It would be appropriate to refer to him as Jeon Du-hwan, since he was stripped of presidential honors."

Lee criticized, "Jeon was clearly the main culprit of the rebellion and massacre incidents," adding, "He never reflected on or apologized for the unforgivable crimes of usurping state power for his personal desires, even until his last moments."

He continued, "I deeply regret this and hope that such incidents never happen again."

When asked about paying respects, Lee replied, "I am not currently considering paying respects."

On the other hand, Yoon met with reporters just before lunch with the presidential primary candidates and said, "I respectfully express my condolences to the deceased and offer my sympathies to the bereaved family."

When asked about his plan to pay respects, Yoon said, "I don't know exactly when yet, but considering the schedule and the fact that he was a former president, I think I should go."

Regarding the comment that the former president died without leaving any words related to the May 18 Gwangju incident, Yoon said, "Since he has just passed away and the mourning period is ongoing, it seems inappropriate to make political remarks related to him at this time."

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