Kukim "Lee Jae-myung Exploiting Ukraine Tragedy for Election"... Ukraine Flag Illuminated at Yeouido Party Headquarters

Yellow and blue lights, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, are shining on the People Power Party's Yeouido Central Party Office.
[Photo by Yoon Seok-yeol, People Power Party presidential candidate's Instagram capture]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Sumi] The People Power Party continued its offensive against Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, regarding his remarks on the Ukraine crisis.

On the 1st, Won Il-hee, spokesperson for the campaign headquarters, stated in a commentary, "Candidate Lee uttered a reckless remark saying 'Our people are anxious' about the Ukrainian government's travel ban on men aged 16 to 60," and added, "Stop the atrocity of exploiting the Ukrainian tragedy for election purposes."

Earlier, during a campaign rally in Pohang the previous day, Candidate Lee said, "The military conflict crisis on the Korean Peninsula is escalating. National leaders have the duty to minimize threats from others and maximize response capabilities, but constantly provoking the other side’s threats is not the way to go." He continued, "Our people are anxious now. Seeing the Ukraine situation where all men aged 16 to 60 are banned from leaving the country must be truly unsettling. War must never be allowed under any circumstances."

Regarding this, Spokesperson Won criticized, "This shameless remark attempts to cover up domestic and international criticism of Candidate Lee and exploit the Ukrainian tragedy as an election issue," adding, "It is a chilling display of complete disregard for another country's tragedy."

Won further stated, "Contrary to Candidate Lee’s reckless remarks, the Ukrainian people are voluntarily returning from abroad and over 130,000 have voluntarily enlisted, showing a resolute will to fight against Russia," and "Their determined stance, even risking death, deeply resonates with people worldwide."

He also urged an apology, saying, "The Ukraine crisis was caused by Russia’s illegal invasion, yet Candidate Lee and the Democratic Party not only failed to condemn it but mocked the Ukrainian people by claiming 'The Ukrainian president is a political novice who provoked Russia, leading to this invasion,' which has sparked international outrage."

Meanwhile, since the previous day, the People Power Party has been illuminating its Yeouido central party office with yellow and blue lights, the colors of the Ukrainian flag. This 'Light of Peace' symbolizes support for Ukraine, which is under invasion by Russia.

Yoon Seok-youl, the People Power Party’s presidential candidate, posted a photo of the party building on his Instagram, writing, "May the war stop and daily life be restored."

Seoul City is also lighting the 'Light of Peace' at four locations including the Seoul City Hall main building and Namsan Seoul Tower to pray for peace in Ukraine. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said on Facebook, "Given our country’s position, which could face a security crisis at any time due to the North Korean nuclear issue and US-China hegemonic competition, this is not someone else’s problem," and added, "I ask all sectors to participate in this 'Light of Peace' campaign opposing war and praying for peace."

The 'Light of Peace' lighting campaign is also being participated in by global landmarks such as the Empire State Building in the United States, the London Eye in the United Kingdom, and the Eiffel Tower in France.

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