[Jeon Du-hwan Death] After Much Deliberation, Yoon Seok-yeol Will Not Attend the Condolence Visit

Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, is answering questions from the press while entering a restaurant in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 23rd to hold a luncheon meeting with other presidential primary candidates. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, decided not to pay respects to the late former President Jeon Du-hwan, who passed away on the 23rd. This decision is interpreted as being mindful of the controversy that arose earlier due to remarks that seemed to defend the former president.

Lee Yang-su, chief spokesperson of the People Power Party's Central Election Committee, stated on the same day, "Regarding the condolence visit to the former president, Candidate Yoon Seok-yeol has decided not to pay respects."

Initially, Candidate Yoon had expressed the intention to visit the late former President Jeon Du-hwan, saying he would "offer his sincere condolences," but ultimately shifted to not attending. On that day, just before having lunch with the preliminary presidential candidates, Yoon told reporters, "(Regarding the condolence visit) I don't know exactly when I will go yet, but considering the preparation schedule, since he is a former president, I think I should go."

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