Democratic Party: "Yoon's Diplomatic Disaster Three Strikes Out"... Demands Complete Overhaul of Diplomatic Team

Im Oh-kyung, Democratic Party Spokesperson: "A Historic Overseas Trip That Undermined the President's National Prestige"

President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee arrived at Seongnam Seoul Airport on the 24th after completing their visits to the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada, and are disembarking from Air Force One. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Boryeong] The Democratic Party of Korea has launched a stronger attack regarding the 'vulgar language controversy' and the explanations that occurred during President Yoon Seok-yeol's overseas trip.

Spokesperson Lim O-kyung stated in a National Assembly briefing on the 25th, "This was an unprecedented trip that undermined the nation's dignity, an 'empty shell' trip lacking substance."

Spokesperson Lim also pointed out, "The public is angry, asking 'Is it acceptable to ruin diplomacy like this?'"

Spokesperson Park Seong-jun added, "The public feels not only disappointment but also shame towards a government filled with incompetence and lies," urging, "President Yoon should clarify his position on the failed trip and apologize to the people."

Park further said, "President Yoon Seok-yeol's trip plainly revealed total incompetence," and urged, "Evaluate this controversial trip objectively and push for a complete overhaul of the diplomatic team."

The Democratic Party also raised suspicions of exaggerating diplomatic achievements, citing incidents such as the failed condolence visit for Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, the controversy over the 'i XX' remark, and the investment decision by a Canadian semiconductor equipment company.

Floor spokesperson Oh Young-hwan said in a written briefing, "The president stated on social media that 'Canadian company AMAT decided to invest in Yongin,' but the company had already signed an investment agreement last June."

Spokesperson Oh criticized, "Although the post was deleted within an hour, this is false promotion aimed at inflating diplomatic achievements," and added, "The Yoon Seok-yeol administration's diplomatic fiasco is a three-strike out."

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