People Power Party "Rookie politician's statement inviting Ukraine invasion is shocking"... Yoon "Controversy also in overseas communities"

Yoon Seok-yeol: "It is an international disgrace and lowers national dignity"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, faced criticism from the People Power Party over his remarks about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a presidential candidate TV debate.

On the 26th, Lee Yang-su, chief spokesperson of the People Power Party's election campaign headquarters, stated in a commentary, "I am shocked by Candidate Lee's perception that Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia, is to blame for provoking the war," adding, "Candidate Lee effectively condoned Russia's military invasion by saying that Ukraine provoked Russia and therefore was invaded. This is an admission that he has no intention of standing on the right side of history and a stab in the heart to the Ukrainian people who yearn for liberal democracy and peace."

Earlier, Candidate Lee said, "A novice politician of six months became president, and NATO did not want to admit Ukraine, but Ukraine's efforts to join and provoke Russia led to the conflict. Of course, Russia's violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity must be strongly condemned. However, this is a very clear example that diplomatic failure leads to war, and it goes without saying that war adversely affects the economy." This statement questioned the diplomatic capabilities of Candidate Yoon, who lacks political experience.

The spokesperson said, "I wonder if such remarks are natural for politicians like Candidate Lee Jae-myung, who prioritize China's sentiments over the sovereignty of the Republic of Korea," and condemned, "Candidate Lee has no qualification to stand alongside international leaders who share the values of the Republic of Korea and liberal democracy."

Candidate Lee's remarks were also introduced on the popular overseas community Reddit.

In response, Yoon Seok-youl, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, criticized via social media (SNS), "As Candidate Lee's remarks spread worldwide, numerous comments condemning them have appeared," calling it "an international embarrassment and a degradation of national dignity." He added, "Instead of consoling another country that has suffered misfortune, he is saying anything to exploit the election, which is provoking the outrage of people around the world."

Candidate Yoon criticized, "President Zelensky has stayed in the capital Kyiv and is leading a determined resistance. This is an insult to the 72% of Ukrainian people who support him," and said, "We cannot entrust our country's future to politicians who dismiss another country's war as someone else's problem and only talk about peace."

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