"Boss Who Likes Drinking Style" Criticized by 2030 Generation... Yoon Says "It's Unfair"

2030 Met Yoon Seok-yeol "Coolly Admitting Being a Kkondae"

Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, attended the launch ceremony of the "Republic of Korea Committee Looking Forward to Tomorrow" on the 14th and listened to the remarks of former lawmaker Yoon Hee-sook. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Juhee] On the 14th, Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, made a surprise appearance at the launch ceremony of the candidate's direct committee "A Republic of Korea to Look Forward to Tomorrow (Naegidae)" led by former lawmaker Yoon Hee-sook. When criticized for having a "kkondae (old-fashioned, authoritarian) image," Yoon candidly admitted, "Coolly, I say 'I am a kkondae!'" and repeatedly lowered his stance, saying, "I will do better from now on."

At the Naegidae launch ceremony that day, Yoon discussed with young people under the theme "Why haven't the 2030 generation given their hearts to Yoon Seok-yeol yet?" Former lawmaker Yoon Hee-sook hosted the ceremony, and the panel included a college student in their 20s, a Western philosopher in their 30s, and a journalist in their 40s.

During the ceremony, when Yoon made a surprise appearance, former lawmaker Yoon said, "Let me summarize the harsh words?stop saying things like 'When I was in the prosecution,' the 2030 generation doesn't want to hear that." Yoon Seok-yeol hesitated, saying "Ah..." but then replied, "If young people say so, I should do it."

Former lawmaker Yoon also pointed out, "Don't say things like 'That's not what I meant, you misunderstood' after saying something. The 2030 generation demands clear and straightforward expression. They also say not to blame reporters for misreporting." Yoon responded, "There are many cases of misreporting," feeling aggrieved, but said, "I will do so."

When a young person criticized, "We want a president who is presidential, not someone like an older brother or someone pretending to be close," Yoon asked, "I heard young people find it bothersome when others like them. You mean they want me to properly fulfill my role, right?"

Former lawmaker Yoon said, "Among the young people here, there are those in their 20s, and they feel burdened when someone 40 years older pretends to be close," which caused laughter at the scene.

Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, is speaking at the 'National Balanced Development Completion Resolution Rally' hosted by the Chungbuk and Chungnam Residents' Association, held on the 8th at the Air Force Hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

Regarding criticism that "there is a lack of core content such as speeches, pledges, and messages," Yoon replied, "It was lacking, I was wrong, and I will do better."

When asked, "You have a very strong kkondae image. Do you admit it?" he said, "I admit it," but also expressed grievance, saying, "But have you ever seen a kkondae who knows he is a kkondae? That’s not a kkondae."

Former lawmaker Yoon pointed out, "Candidate Yoon admits it but adds excuses afterward. The 2030 generation dislikes that," to which Yoon responded, "Coolly, 'I am a kkondae!'" again making the audience laugh.

When criticized that Yoon's image among the 2030 generation is like "a manager who forcibly offers drinks at company dinners," Yoon said, "Is there no one who worked with me in the past? Why do only unfair things happen?" He added, "Those who like to drink can enjoy it sufficiently. I don’t force anyone to drink." He promised, "I will consider your harsh words as your deep interest and affection. I will do my best to correct your criticisms."

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