"Are you on Ahn Hee-jung's side?" Shim Sang-jung's direct attack... Yoon Seok-yeol "My wife is also a public figure, I will apologize"

Sim Sang-jung Raises 'Me Too' Controversy at Forum
Also Criticizes Lee Jae-myung: "Perpetrator Working in Campaign Headquarters"

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[Asia Economy reporters Ki-min Lee and Jun-yi Park] Sim Sang-jung, the Justice Party presidential candidate, directly criticized Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party presidential candidate, regarding the controversy over the 'Me too (Me too - I was also a victim)' remarks found in the recorded conversation of Yoon's spouse, Kim Gun-hee, by asking, "Are you siding with An Hee-jung, the former governor of South Chungcheong Province and a sex offender?"

During the 'Free Discussion' segment of the joint presidential candidate debate hosted by the three terrestrial broadcasters on the 3rd, Candidate Sim questioned Candidate Yoon, saying, "In the leaked recording, Kim said, 'The uncle and I are on An Hee-jung's side,' defending a sexual violence perpetrator. I ask this on behalf of the women who are suffering."

In response, Candidate Yoon said, "I do not know the person either, but I believe that former Governor An, former Busan Mayor Oh Keo-don, and former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon all committed sexual crimes abusing their power."

When Candidate Sim demanded, "Apologize precisely to Kim Ji-eun, who has been harmed by the release of the recording," Candidate Yoon replied, "If there was emotional hurt, although it was not my words, I apologize to those who were hurt, not only Kim Ji-eun but everyone. Since my wife is also a public figure, I will apologize."

Candidate Sim then pointed out to Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, saying, "A sexual violence perpetrator has been promoted and is working in Lee Jae-myung's campaign headquarters."

Candidate Lee responded, "I do not understand specifically who it is or why," adding, "Sexual violence involving power cannot be condoned. It is right not to hold major public office."

Candidate Sim said, "I am not asking for an immediate answer," and added, "Victims are living with difficulty amid disconnection and secondary harm. The attitude of political leaders is much more important." She continued, "The Me too movement has been ongoing for several years now. Our society must advance to the next level."

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