'Nakkomsu' Kim Yong-min, Criticized by the Ruling Party as Well, Says "Song Young-gil, Please Sue Me"

"Ijaemyung Candidate, If It Helps, Go Ahead and Accuse Me"
"I'm Just an Ordinary Netizen... I Don't Mind Being Cut Off"
Criticism Arises Within the Ruling Party Over Controversial Remarks

Podcast 'Naneun Kkomsuda' alumnus Kim Yong-min / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] Kim Yongmin, who was a member of the podcast 'Naneun Ggomsooda,' sparked controversy by making offensive remarks about Kim Gunhee, the spouse of Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party. Amid this, Kim posted on his social media service (SNS) on the 3rd, stating, "Please sue me."

In a post on Facebook that day, Kim said, "Song Young-gil, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, if it helps with candidate Lee Jae-myung's election, please do so."

He continued, "Since the People Power Party has already filed a complaint, the cases will be merged and investigated," adding, "I have no party affiliation anyway, and as an external netizen who has never received an appointment letter from the election committee, I don't care if I am firmly cut off."

He also said, "After much consideration, including being suspected of being a spy by spokesperson Heo Young-il, I am writing a word," and bowed his head, saying, "Anyway, I apologize for causing concern during the election period."

Earlier, Kim had poured out offensive remarks targeting Yoon and his spouse in a post on his Facebook the previous day. He claimed, "Yoon Seok-yeol, Lee Jae-myung's competitor, received various gifts, including meat, while serving as a prosecutor," and "There is a strong suspicion that he received sexual favors from Kim Gunhee in exchange for investigative conveniences."

Mr. Kim urged the Democratic Party on the 3rd, saying, "If it helps candidate Lee Jae-myung's election, please file a complaint against me." / Photo by Kim Yong-min, Facebook capture

The People Power Party immediately reacted against Kim's offensive remarks.

Hwang Gyu-hwan, spokesperson for the People Power Party's election campaign headquarters, issued a statement on the 2nd, saying, "Kim Yongmin of Naneun Ggomsooda, who has continued numerous derogatory remarks and offensive language, today poured out disgraceful and unmentionable defamatory remarks on his SNS," and criticized, "These are statements unimaginable for ordinary people."

He added, "In the past, he had already shown numerous derogatory remarks and a criminal mindset, but as time passed, instead of reflecting and apologizing, his level of offense has only increased to this day," and pointed out, "The Democratic Party is not free from responsibility. It was the Democratic Party that initially nominated Kim in 2012, elevating his status by placing him in a representative position for the people."

Criticism over Kim's offensive remarks was not limited to the People Power Party. Even within the ruling party, there were condemnations labeling Kim as "someone pretending to support the Democratic Party but serving the People Power Party."

Heo Young-il, spokesperson for the Democratic Party's election committee, wrote on his Facebook on the 3rd, "I suggest to Leader Song Young-gil to request the prosecution to investigate Kim Yongmin for spreading false information," raising his voice, calling it "a typical case of a spy."

He added, "He pretends to support the Democratic Party with his words but serves the People Power Party. People should have common sense," and pointed out, "Attacking the main opposition candidate Yoon Seok-yeol in this manner has suspicious political intentions."

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