People Power Party on 'Lee's Low Education and Low-Income Remarks, Support for Choo'... "Disrespect and Belittlement of the People"
Lee Jae-myung "Many Democratic Party Supporters Are Low-Educated and Low-Income Groups"
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 2nd, the People Power Party criticized Lee Jae-myung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, for saying that "there are many People Power Party supporters among the low-education and low-income groups," and former Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae for defending this statement, calling it "disparaging the people and dividing the nation."
Shin Ju-ho, deputy spokesperson of the People Power Party, said in a statement that day, "They made one-sided and absurd claims, such as that biased media coverage plays a decisive role in paralyzing the political thoughts of relatively poor people," adding, "We express serious concern over the perception of Lee, a leading party presidential candidate, and the former party leader, who are dividing the people and belittling the people's judgment."
Deputy spokesperson Shin stated, "From disparaging the elderly, to remarks implying that the low approval rating of President Moon Jae-in among men in their 20s is due to inadequate education, and recently the statements by Lee and former Minister Choo about low-income groups, the Democratic Party's disregard and disparagement of the people is ongoing."
He pointed out, "People can make mistakes in their remarks momentarily," and added, "If that is the case, instead of boasting pride and making weak arguments to comfort each other, it is only natural to reflect on and apologize for the wrong statements."
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Earlier, on the 29th of last month, Lee said on a YouTube broadcast, "There are many People Power Party supporters among the low-education and low-income groups," and added, "It is a regrettable reality, but it is due to the media environment." Former Minister Choo said on Facebook on the 1st, "It is true that there are many People Power Party supporters among the low-education and low-income groups."
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