Yoon Seok-yeol's Change of Position on 'Jeon Du-hwan Condolence' Sparks Debate Between Kim Je-dong and Kim Kyung-jin

"Yoon's Position Ambiguous and Unclear" Kim Je-dong's Criticism
Kim Kyung-jin Rebuts, "Momentarily Unable to Express Clear Intent"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Joo-hee] Broadcaster Kim Je-dong and former lawmaker Kim Kyung-jin, who served as an external cooperation special advisor for Yoon Seok-yeol's presidential campaign, engaged in a heated debate over Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate, changing his stance on whether to pay respects to the late Jeon Du-hwan.

On the 24th, Kim, who was filling in as the host of YTN Radio's 'Hwang Bo-seon's Start of a New Morning,' pointed out to former lawmaker Kim, "(Candidate Yoon) initially said, 'Shouldn't I go to pay respects?' but then changed to not going, which has sparked a lot of discussion. People say his words are somewhat ambiguous."

In response, former lawmaker Kim explained, "Candidate Yoon has a clear position. I think he momentarily couldn't express a clear intention and said he would review it considering his schedule and other factors, implying he might go. After consulting with other lawmakers, he decided it was right not to go, and he made that decision clearly."

Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, is getting into a vehicle after meeting with former emergency committee chairman Kim Jong-in at a restaurant in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 24th. Photo by Yonhap News

Kim then retorted, "Former lawmaker Kim says there is a clear position, but regarding the condolence issue and the apology issue, or saying 'he did well in politics,' a clear stance is not conveyed to the public," reiterating his criticism. Previously, Candidate Yoon faced fierce criticism for his remark that "Former President Jeon did well in politics" and for posting a photo of a 'dog apple' on social media.

Kim continued, "From Candidate Yoon's perspective, he might feel wronged if his clear opinion is not conveyed," but he pressed, "Is there a problem in the process of conveying it? Are people misunderstanding his clear position? Or is he continuously unable to take a clear stance?"

In reply, former lawmaker Kim said, "To reiterate, Candidate Yoon's current clear position is that he will not pay respects to Jeon Du-hwan," adding, "He also has a clear awareness that 'all of us living in this era are sons and daughters of May Gwangju,' referring to the May 18 Democratic Movement."

However, Kim said, "But because he keeps showing reactions different from what he said, people keep asking these questions," repeatedly criticizing Candidate Yoon's attitude.

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