"'Samlryubabo' 'Gatjanhta' Yoon's Harsh Words... 'I Spoke Because I Judged It Necessary'"

Lee Jun-seok Denies Conflict Rumors... "If We Each Play Our Role, We'll Create Synergy"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, said on the 31st in response to criticism that he has recently been making harsh remarks, "I judged that it was necessary to say those things at the launch ceremony of the election campaign committee."

After visiting Guinsa Temple in Danyang, Chungbuk, Yoon told reporters, "I don't think (my recent remarks) are strong wording," adding, "Compared to how often the Democratic Party of Korea attacks me, have I done that often?"

Earlier, during a visit to Daegu and Gyeongbuk (TK), Yoon referred to the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Unit, saying, "They even hacked a group chat room with about 100 People Power Party lawmakers. It's crazy." Regarding media reports that he accessed 2.82 million communication records during his tenure as Prosecutor General, he said, "That is completely a diversion article. The media is basically admitting to being the Democratic Party's mouthpiece." He has also used harsh expressions targeting the Moon Jae-in administration, calling it "ignorant third-rate fools," and referred to Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung as "really ridiculous."

When Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party candidate, mentioned that "we should use hopeful language," Yoon responded, "I have spoken a lot about hope," adding, "I will also frequently speak words of hope."

Regarding rumors of conflict with Lee Jun-seok, the party leader, Yoon said, "I don't see it as a conflict." He reiterated that he has a cooperative relationship with Lee, mentioning synergy. He said, "I heard that Kim Jong-in, the general election campaign committee chairman of the People Power Party, and Lee are having lunch together," adding, "I think Chairman Kim will say something good." Yoon also said, "If I do my part well and Lee does his, I believe we can create synergy and carry out this election campaign."

Regarding former President Park Geun-hye's prison letter claiming that the issuance of an additional arrest warrant in 2017 was unjust, Yoon said, "I am now a politician," adding, "As a public official, I had one perspective, but as a politician, I have to consider the evaluation of those who have greatly contributed to the country and the evaluation of the people." This indicates that his stance has changed from when he was enforcing the law to now as a politician. He added, "I always pray for former President Park's speedy recovery."

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