Joo Ho-young: "Unfounded Criticism from the Opposition Against Yoon Visiting Funeral... Please Maintain Courtesy"

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[Asia Economy reporters Lee Ji-eun and Kwon Hyun-ji] On the 19th, Joo Ho-young, the newly elected floor leader of the People Power Party, counterattacked the opposition party criticizing President Yoon Seok-yeol's 'condolence diplomacy' at his first meeting after taking office, saying, "Please show some courtesy."

At the floor strategy meeting that day, Floor Leader Joo said, "A few months ago, you were the ruling party and should know well what diplomacy means. Even during diplomatic activities, I hope you will show support and courtesy to the representative player of the Republic of Korea."

He added, "It is concerning that the Democratic Party of Korea is making groundless criticisms that cross various boundaries toward the president who went to pay condolences. The president is conducting diplomatic activities representing the Republic of Korea, so during diplomatic activities, political disputes should be restrained, and criticism of the state visit should be avoided."

Earlier, the Democratic Party criticized President Yoon's condolence visit being canceled, asking, "Why did he go to the UK?" They pointed out that President Yoon's direct condolence plan was replaced with signing a condolence book due to local traffic conditions. In response, the People Power Party stated in a comment, "The Democratic Party should not distort state diplomacy for mourning," and "Schedules may change depending on local circumstances, but President Yoon sincerely prays for the peaceful rest of the late Queen Elizabeth II and expresses deep condolences to the British people."

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