Lee Jun-seok "After meeting Kim Geon-hee in person... I think I also had preconceived notions, 'Kim Geon-hee risk' unlikely to materialize"

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Lee Jun-seok, Co-Chairman of the People Power Party's Joint Election Countermeasures Committee, is attending the Central Election Countermeasures Committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the 9th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyun-joo] Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, said about Kim Geon-hee, wife of presidential candidate Yoon Seok-yeol, "After meeting her, I saw words and actions that far exceeded my preconceived notions," adding, "The negative image branding by the Democratic Party of Korea is neither appropriate nor will it succeed."

In an interview with News1 on the 12th, Lee said, "I have not met her frequently or multiple times," but added, "From a single encounter, I felt that the image branding, called the 'Kim Geon-hee risk,' which the opposing party wants to portray publicly, is absolutely neither appropriate nor likely to succeed."

Lee continued, "Since the other side (the Democratic Party) has made so many curse-like remarks, perhaps even I had preconcections before meeting Mrs. Kim Geon-hee."

Regarding Kim's official public appearances, he showed a cautious attitude. Lee explained, "Although Candidate Yoon served as Prosecutor General and engaged in public activities, there were times when he showed signs of not fully adapting in his words and actions," adding, "So, frankly speaking, in the case of the candidate's wife, whom no one expected to live a public life, it is inevitable to judge that she was even less prepared."

He continued, "Whether (Kim) appears or not can be seen dichotomously, or she may have limited media or public exposure through quiet support," adding, "Depending on the situation, Mrs. Kim Geon-hee also has expertise in certain fields, so she could actively advise the candidate in artistic activities. However, this is not something I can judge."

Regarding recent criticisms of personnel screening failures, including former joint election committee chairman Noh Jae-seung, he responded, "Basically, personnel screening is not an easy task." He added, "Since there were disputes related to personnel authority during the stabilization process of the election committee, the atmosphere was cautious. Chairman Noh voluntarily resigned, so it ended on a relatively good note."

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