Lee Jae-myung: "Yoon Insists on Appointing Lee Dong-gwan Despite Public Opposition... This Is Violence"

"Lee Dong-kwan, a Symbolic Figure of Broadcast Suppression...
Can He Properly Lead the Government with an Attitude That Disregards the People?"

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, fiercely criticized President Yoon Suk-yeol on the 28th for nominating Lee Dong-gwan, the President's Special Advisor for External Cooperation, as the new chairman of the Korea Communications Commission, saying, "He is not exercising authority delegated on behalf of the people, but ruling violently."

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At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that morning, Lee said, "This special advisor is a symbolic figure of media suppression during the MB (Lee Myung-bak administration) era," adding, "Despite numerous issues being revealed and the overwhelming majority of the public opposing it, the appointment is being pushed through."

Lee criticized strongly, saying, "It is an attitude that regards the people as objects to be ruled," and "With such a mindset and disregard for the people, can this country’s governance truly be led properly? This is violence."

He also said, "They continue to carry out truly incomprehensible actions," and questioned, "Are they trying to resolve issues like contaminated water response, forced mobilization, and the 'Seoul-Yangpyeong Expressway' problem by covering up one incident with another?"

He continued, "Are they trying to make media control a reality by appointing Lee Dong-gwan as the new chairman of the Korea Communications Commission?" and emphasized, "It seems like they are choosing to fight against the people. I hope they reflect on the past to see how that ended."

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