Hong Jun-pyo "A lifelong habit of watching and spying, can it be easily abandoned?" Resentment toward Kim Ki-hyun

Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo, who was dismissed from his position as a standing advisor after criticizing the ruling party, said, "I will let yesterday's events be in the past," thereby putting the matter to rest.

On the 14th, Mayor Hong stated on his social media service (SNS), "If stepping on me and overcoming me can restore leadership, I am willing to be the foundation for that," expressing this sentiment.

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The day before, Mayor Hong was dismissed from his role as a standing advisor of the ruling party. The main reason appears to be his recent criticism of the close ties between Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon of Sarang Jeil Church and the party. He said, "I will bury the unpleasant incident that happened yesterday in an unpleasant past," adding, "This is not an issue with the party but merely a problem with one specific individual. A new day begins from today."

Until the day before, Mayor Hong, unable to contain his anger, had said, "I will actively express my opinions on the overall political situation to ensure victory in the upcoming general election." His change of attitude within a day seems to be an effort to resolve the situation.

However, regarding his dismissal, he showed lingering resentment, saying, "It is the absurd retaliation of Representative Kim Ki-hyun, who excluded me while associating with the verbally abusive far-right pastor whom he praised as Isaiah," and added, "Can I easily abandon the lifelong habit of watching and spying?"

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