Kim Ki-hyun "Democratic Party's Appeasement Toward China and Russia... Concerned About Outdated Activist Mindset"

Kim Ki-hyun, leader of the People Power Party, criticized on the 23rd, saying, "It is concerning that the Democratic Party still holds an outdated activist mindset rooted in a subordinate state mentality, lacking a confident awareness of being a sovereign nation."

On the same day, through social media (SNS), Kim responded to the Democratic Party's criticism of President Yoon Suk-yeol's remarks about Russia and China during a foreign press interview.

In the interview on the 19th, President Yoon mentioned the possibility of providing weapons support to Ukraine and stated regarding the Taiwan issue, "We are absolutely opposed to any change of the status quo." Following these remarks, Russia and China strongly protested.

Kim Ki-hyun, leader of the People Power Party, is delivering a congratulatory speech at the opening ceremony of the '59th Korea Press Photo Exhibition' held at Gwanghwamun Square, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 20th. / Photo by Joint Press Photographers Group

Kim said, "The submissive low posture toward China and Russia by Lee Jae-myung and the Democratic Party, who shrink only in front of these two countries, is a serious anachronistic error of fossilized activists who fail to read changes in the global situation," adding, "The rapidly changing international and geopolitical situation demands a swift structural transformation of South Korea's economy."

He cited that until March this year, South Korea had a trade surplus of 9 trillion won with the U.S. and a trade deficit of 10 trillion won with China, stating, "The report card of our economy clearly suggests that our country should place greater importance on the U.S. not only for security but also economically."

Kim stated, "The Democratic Party and Lee Jae-myung should not make the mistake of trying to understand Northeast Asian diplomacy through the outdated 1980s activist mindset of ‘Sojung-hwa (Small China)’," and added, "China and Russia invaded our country during the Korean War, whereas the U.S. is our blood ally who protected our liberal democracy. Is it reasonable to still be caught in a subordinate mentality toward China and Russia and try to curry favor with them?"

He added, "The People Power Party will actively support the Yoon Suk-yeol administration's efforts to strengthen South Korea's role in the international community as a confident sovereign nation and a global pivotal state."

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