Lee Sujeong: "Yoon Seok-yeol's Apology Insufficient... Kim Geon-hee Should Apologize Directly to Kim Ji-eun"

Lee Soo-jung, former co-chair of the People Power Party's joint election committee (Professor of Criminal Psychology at Kyonggi University) [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Jeong-wan] Professor Lee Soo-jung of the Department of Criminal Psychology at Kyonggi University, who was the co-head of the People Power Party's joint election campaign headquarters, stated that Kim Geon-hee, spouse of the People Power Party presidential candidate Yoon Seok-yeol, "needs to offer a sincere apology to Kim Ji-eun."

On the 16th, Professor Lee appeared on CBS Radio's 'Hanpanseungbu' and responded to the question, "Do you think Yoon's apology to Kim Ji-eun during the TV debate on the 3rd was sufficient?" by saying, "I believe the apology to Kim Ji-eun was not sufficient."

She continued, "An apology should originally come from the person involved," emphasizing, "Therefore, if Kim Geon-hee engages in campaign activities in the future, it is necessary for her to sincerely apologize to Kim Ji-eun."

Earlier, on the 16th of last month, Kim was reported on MBC's investigative program 'Straight.' In a phone call with reporter Lee Myung-soo of the YouTube channel 'Seoul Voice,' she said, "Honestly, I feel sorry for Ahn Hee-jung. My uncle (candidate Yoon) and I are on Ahn Hee-jung's side."

Additionally, Kim Geon-hee stated, "The Me Too movement was first triggered during President Moon Jae-in's administration, and they tried to crack down on it," adding, "Why try to crack down on it? Life is too harsh."

During the first presidential TV debate held on the 3rd, Justice Party candidate Shim Sang-jung asked, "Candidate Yoon, are you really on the side of sexual offenders like Ahn Hee-jung?" Yoon replied, "I consider Ahn Hee-jung, Oh Keo-don, and Park Won-soon all to have committed sexual crimes abusing their power," and added, "Although it was not me who said this, if anyone was hurt, including Kim Ji-eun, I apologize on behalf of all, as the spouse of a public figure also holds a public position."

Kim Ji-eun, through the Korea Sexual Violence Counseling Center, issued a statement saying, "I have witnessed Kim Geon-hee's attitude of responding with conspiracy theories and ridicule even to cases confirmed guilty by court rulings," and "I demand a sincere apology from Kim Geon-hee."

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