Hong Jun-pyo Defends, "Kim Geon-hee the Smartest First Lady"... "Who Would Say Such a Rude Thing?"
Response on Communication Platform 'Cheongnyeon-ui Kkum'
Draws the Line with "Sorry" Regarding the 'Candidate Replacement Theory'
[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Joo-hee] Hong Joon-pyo, a member of the People Power Party, responded cynically to the remark that "there are defenses claiming that Kim Geon-hee, the wife of presidential candidate Yoon Seok-yeol, is the smartest first lady in history," saying, "Who would say such a rude thing?"
On the 23rd, Hong replied this way when a post appeared in the 'Q&A with Hong' section of the online platform 'Dream of Youth,' created to communicate with young people, stating, "To defend Ms. Kim, it is said that she is being praised as the most educated and smartest first lady in history."
Hong's response seems to indicate that given Ms. Kim is embroiled in allegations of false career claims, an excessively defensive approach is inappropriate.
When asked, "How much do you think the party should protect Ms. Kim? Didn't Representative Lee Jun-seok sufficiently shield her at the party level?" Hong agreed in essence, replying, "There are limits to shielding."
To posts from many supporters requesting Hong to replace the candidate, he said "Thank you," but also drew a line on the possibility of candidate replacement, saying, "He is the candidate chosen by party members," and "I'm sorry."
When a supporter posted that "Hong Joon-pyo's popularity has increased since the primary," Hong expressed concern about Yoon's current actions, saying, "If Candidate Yoon does well, I will be forgotten."
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Hong, who competed against Candidate Yoon in the party's presidential primary, joined the Central Election Committee as a regional advisor but still maintains a critical view of Candidate Yoon. Regarding his joining the Central Election Committee, Hong emphasized that he only lent his name and will not play any special role, highlighting it as a 'formal participation.'
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