Lee Jae-myung: "Yoon Seok-yeol's Security Populism Deserves Criticism"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, targeted Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party candidate, for his remarks on ‘preemptive strike,’ saying, “Security populism that endangers national security for political gain and party interests is truly deserving of condemnation.”

On the afternoon of the 15th, after a meeting with the heads of the 18 cities and counties’ prosperity associations in Gangwon Province held in Chuncheon, Lee made these remarks to reporters.

He stated, “One of the most important roles of the state is to protect the lives and safety of its citizens, and security should be free from party politics and political tactics.”

Regarding Lee Jun-seok, the People Power Party leader, who criticized him by saying, “You should just present your views on gender and policies for the 2030 generation; why all the fuss?” Lee responded, “Politics should fundamentally aim for national unity, but the attitude of dividing sides, inciting conflict, and pursuing political gain is truly a bad political culture that must be rejected.”

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