Hong Jun-pyo: "Jeon Gwang-hoon’s Absurd Claim of '200 Seats'... The Ruling Party Only Watches"

Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo urged the party to respond swiftly to Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon of Sarang Jeil Church's remarks made at a press conference the previous day, in which he said he would "help the People Power Party secure 200 seats in the upcoming general election."

On the 11th, Mayor Hong criticized the party's handling through his social media, stating, "During Hwang Kyo-ahn's leadership, he promised to secure 180 seats but ended up failing miserably. Now, he is making the absurd claim to Kim Ki-hyun that he will deliver 200 seats," adding, "Yet, they only offer passive denials, saying 'That person is not even a member of our party,' while just watching cautiously."

[Image source=Yonhap News]

At the press conference the day before, Pastor Jeon asserted his influence by saying, "Politicians must be controlled by religious leaders," but the People Power Party leadership responded with distancing rather than a decisive break, stating, "He is not a member of our party."

However, Mayor Hong believes this is insufficient. He pointed out, "Do they think they can win an election only with pastors who constantly use foul language and far-right YouTubers who spread fake news?" he asked. "What kind of leverage do they have on him? With only a year left until the general election, this is truly frustrating."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.