Yoon Seok-yeol's 'Additional THAAD Deployment' Rebutted by Lee Jae-myung... "Peace Is More Important Than Winning"

Lee Jae-myung "Peace Must Be Created and Maintained"
Yoon Seok-yeol "Peace Is the Result of Power"

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party of Korea's presidential candidate, stated, "It is irresponsible to say that the United States does not need additional THAAD deployments while accepting China's retaliation." This was a rebuttal to Yoon Seok-youl, the People Power Party's presidential candidate, who proposed the 'additional THAAD deployment' pledge the day before.

On the 31st, Lee cited former United States Forces Korea Commander Vincent Brooks on Facebook, saying there is no need for additional THAAD deployment.

He said, "If war breaks out, it is the youth who die, and if military tensions rise, the already struggling economy will worsen. While opposing the return of wartime operational control, advocating for a preemptive strike only raises military tensions, which is not something a presidential candidate should do."

He added, "Efforts to create and maintain peace, though difficult, are far more important than winning after millions have died or been injured."

The day before, Yoon posted a 'one-line message' on Facebook saying "Additional THAAD deployment." On the same day, Yoon criticized Lee, saying, "Today, you suddenly condemned North Korea's missile launch and called for a joint declaration among presidential candidates, changing your stance. It is natural to doubt the sincerity of a position that has changed 180 degrees in just a few days." He then countered, "Peace is not achieved through slogans. Peace is the result of overwhelming power."

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