Heo Kyung-young: "If Not Cited, Judges Will Remember"... Decision on Injunction to Ban '4-Party Debate' Broadcast Today

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[Asia Economy reporters Yoo Byung-don and Oh Gyu-min] Heo Kyung-young, the presidential candidate of the National Revolutionary Party, appeared at the hearing for the injunction request to ban the ‘4-party TV debate’ involving candidates from the four parliamentary parties, stating, “If the injunction request is not accepted, I will remember all the judges.”

Before the trial held on the morning of the 28th at the Seoul Western District Court Civil Division 21 (Chief Presiding Judge Park Byung-tae), Heo told reporters, “We also have 3 million supporters and are a nationwide party that fielded 2.5 million candidates.”

Heo claimed, “Two months ago, I recorded 5.7% support rate, ranking third, but since the TV debate was not broadcast, my support dropped,” adding, “Actually, it should have risen to 20%, but only Ahn Cheol-soo’s support increased.”

When asked about supporters being detained by the police due to dissatisfaction with opinion polls, Heo said, “From the public’s perspective, oppression is causing supporters to rise up,” and added, “They might even commit suicide or self-immolation.”

Regarding claims that citizens are troubled by Heo’s presidential campaign calls, he said, “All media exclude me, so there is no way to promote myself,” and “My calls are legal, but if people find them uncomfortable, I will stop.”

On that day, Heo attended the trial in person and continued speaking. “Public sentiment has already excluded Heo Kyung-young from the debate, leading to incidents like pouring gasoline and self-immolation,” he emphasized, “Since I cannot be shown, I am spending 1 billion won on promotional calls.”

He also mentioned the name of a judge unrelated to the trial, and when the judge intervened, he defended himself by saying, “How unfair must it be for me to act like this?” and “I am not seeking special treatment.”

The court decided to make a ruling by the afternoon of the same day, considering the date of the TV debate.

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