Yeo Criticizes "Dignity Tarnished by Postponed Condolence Schedule... Fierce Attack on 'Diplomatic Insult' or 'Protocol Neglect'"

Noh "One Disaster a Day for President Yoon... Must Apologize to the Public" Fierce Criticism

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[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] The Democratic Party of Korea strongly criticized President Yoon Suk-yeol on the 21st over the controversy surrounding his cancellation of condolence at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in the United Kingdom.

Earlier, after arriving in London, UK, the day before, President Yoon was coordinating his schedule to visit Westminster Hall, where Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was placed, to sign the condolence book and pay respects. However, he postponed the plan by one day due to worsening traffic conditions in London. Unlike President Yoon, most major world leaders completed signing the condolence book on the 18th. Criticism arose that the Blue House's lack of meticulous schedule coordination caused controversy amid the expected large crowds.

Park Hong-geun, floor leader of the Democratic Party, criticized the controversy over President Yoon's 'condolence cancellation' during the Supreme Council meeting held at BEXCO in Busan that morning, saying, "At first, it was said to be due to traffic conditions, but as time passed, only explanations increased," and added, "From beginning to end, the Blue House, the Prime Minister, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were consistently out of sync."

Jeong Cheong-rae, senior Supreme Council member, also said, "Following the Yeongbingwan disaster, a diplomatic disaster occurred with 'condolence diplomacy' without actual condolence," and criticized, "Since his inauguration, President Yoon has continuously recorded a 'one disaster per day'."

He then targeted, "Which of the following is the cause of the condolence failure? 1. Local traffic conditions in London, 2. Lack of communication with the UK government due to the vacancy of the ambassador to the UK, 3. Teachings of Master Cheongong, 4. Because First Lady Kim Keon-hee did not want to walk."

Jang Kyung-tae, Supreme Council member, said, "What falls has no wings. That perfectly describes the Yoon Suk-yeol administration," and criticized, "September 19 was the day the national dignity was diminished due to the cancellation of the condolence visit by President Yoon and his wife."

He added, "If they could not even check the president's travel time, route, and traffic conditions, it is a diplomatic faux pas; if, as the Blue House excuses, it was a problem on the UK side, then it was a protocol snub," and pointed out, "Either way, it is diplomatic incompetence."

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