Yoon Suk-yeol: "Problematic people must be dealt with for the president's good... Someone like me will be appointed Prosecutor General"

Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, is answering questions at the 'Cheer Up Taxi! Communication Day' policy meeting held on the afternoon of the 8th at the Transportation Hall in Songpa-gu, Seoul. / Photo by Yonhap News, National Assembly Press Photographers Group

[Asia Economy Reporter Na Ye-eun] Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, stated, "The Moon Jae-in administration claims to be the successor of the Kim Dae-jung and Roh Moo-hyun administrations, but I think that is a fraud."

On the 9th, in a video released by the Regime Change Action Committee, Yoon said, "The people who formed the Roh Moo-hyun administration did not have an organizational logic like 'we must follow if it benefits us unconditionally,' but here (the current administration), that is very strong."

Regarding policies he would change immediately if he becomes president, he raised his voice, saying, "Representative examples are housing, taxes, and tax system policies," and added, "We must promptly and swiftly reform the system in the areas where the Moon Jae-in administration has failed the most."

In response to criticism that many of his close aides come from the prosecution and whether he can make fair appointments if he comes to power, he replied, "I am 'work-centered,' so I neither have time nor opportunity to be close to people who cannot handle work properly."

He emphasized, "What can a person who lacks work skills do just because they are honest? If those people make wrong judgments, many people will become unhappy," and added, "I will widely appoint talented people so that capable individuals can serve the people."

When asked, "If you become president, would you appoint someone like Yoon Seok-yeol as Prosecutor General?" he answered, "You have to appoint such a person. Only then can I survive," and said, "There can be many problems around the president. The prosecution should keep such people in check; that is also good for the president."

Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate (left), and President Moon Jae-in. / Photo by Yonhap News

Earlier, in an interview with a media outlet, when asked whether the next government would launch a purge of the previous administration's corrupt practices, Yoon said, "We will," but added, "The investigation conducted in the early days of the current administration was done according to constitutional principles, and if the next government investigates their own corruption and illegality, is that retaliation?" However, he stated, "The president does not get involved."

He said, "There is always a time lag until any crime or illegality is detected and investigated by investigative and judicial authorities."

When a senior Blue House official responded, "This is very unpleasant," and said, "Even if it is an election, there are lines that must be respected," Yoon pointed out, "If one thinks there is nothing wrong, there would be no reason to feel unpleasant."

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