Democratic Party: "Debut on the Diplomatic Stage, but the Report Card Is Disappointing"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] The Democratic Party of Korea stated that President Yoon Suk-yeol's return after a 5-day, 3-night trip to Madrid, Spain, for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit was "his debut on the multilateral diplomatic stage, but the report card is disappointing."

On the 1st, Shin Hyun-young, spokesperson for the Democratic Party, said, "The presidential office claimed that 'the goals were achieved beyond expectations,' but there are no notable diplomatic achievements to boast of, only continuous criticism regarding protocol mishandling," adding, "It is difficult to dispel deep doubts about whether President Yoon Suk-yeol and his spouse properly prepared for their first overseas trip."

She continued, "We ask whether the Yoon Suk-yeol administration is truly prepared to cope with the contraction of trade and investment with China and Russia," expressing concern that "the economy is being left solely to the private sector without active government involvement."

Furthermore, spokesperson Shin said, "We hope the Yoon Suk-yeol administration recognizes that 'diplomacy is security and economy' and that thorough preparation will be made for the next summit diplomacy to prevent any worries among the public."

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