Hong Joon-pyo "Can Kim Gun-hee's Apology Calm the Public's Anger?"

Emphasis on Active Response for Regime Change

Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, and his wife Kim Geon-hee, CEO of Kobana Contents, are seen boarding a vehicle on the 26th at the party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, after issuing a public apology regarding allegations of false credentials. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyun-joo] Regarding Kim Gun-hee, the spouse of Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate, apologizing for allegations of false career entries, Assemblyman Hong Joon-pyo said, "Can this calm the public's anger?"

On the 26th, Assemblyman Hong responded this way when a question titled "What do you think about Ms. Kim's apology statement?" was posted on the online platform 'Dream of Youth' that he operates.

To another question, "Can Ms. Kim's public apology bring back those who have left home?" he briefly replied, "Well..."

Earlier, Assemblyman Hong emphasized the need to actively respond for regime change. On the 24th, he posted on his Facebook, saying, "Because no one dares to speak out about the presidential election going wrong due to worrying about the candidate's feelings, I am answering questions on Dream of Youth with the thought that I alone must speak frankly."

He added, "My policies differ from Candidate Yoon's, and I have no confidence in shielding the candidate's family scandals, so I absolutely cannot take the front line," emphasizing, "If we do not create an overwhelming difference now, regime change will become difficult."

Hong Joon-pyo, member of the People Power Party. [Photo by Yonhap News]

Meanwhile, on the same day, Ms. Kim held a press conference at the People Power Party headquarters and apologized, saying, "I exaggerated my career to look good, and there were also mistakes. I should not have done that, and looking back, it was very shameful. Everything is my fault and negligence." She continued, "My heart breaks deeply over the reality that my husband is being criticized because of me," and said, "I deeply reflect on my past mistakes and will be careful, very careful, not to fall short of the public's expectations."

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