Jeon Yong-gi "Kim Eun-kyung, Engaged in Self-Politics, Not Innovation"

Democratic Party Lawmaker, YTN News & Issue Interview
"Lee Jae-myung, Who Appointed Him, Also Needs Gestures to Soothe the Elderly"

Jeon Yong-gi, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, said that Kim Eun-kyung, the Innovation Committee Chairperson who apologized after four days of controversy over her 'elderly disparagement' remarks, should "stop public appearances now."

On the 3rd, Jeon appeared on YTN News & Issue and stated, "(Chairperson Kim) engaged in self-politics. She took on tasks as Innovation Committee Chairperson that she didn't have to, which led to this problem."

Jeon pointed out, "When we first brought in the Innovation Committee Chairperson from outside, it was to achieve practical innovation rather than politics. Chairperson Kim was brought in because she had received considerable recognition for her extensive activities, but she engaged more in politics than in practical innovation."

Kim Eun-kyung, Chair of the Innovation Committee of the Democratic Party of Korea, is apologizing on the 3rd in front of the Yeouido party headquarters for her 'elderly disparagement' remarks.
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He continued, "The meeting with the youth that caused the recent issue is an example," adding, "While encouraging youth voting participation and turnout there, she made a mistake. But why should the Innovation Committee Chairperson of a political party encourage voting? That is actually the role of politicians."

He further said, "Going forward, the Democratic Party should communicate its intention to change through papers and precise wording, but by framing it as political encouragement of voting, logical leaps occurred, causing additional controversy."

Regarding the four-day delay before Chairperson Kim issued an apology, he said, "This is a part that can be fully criticized," and added, "If she had said 'I apologize' or 'I'm sorry' from the beginning when the issue arose, even if it was a misunderstanding, the controversy would not have escalated this much."

However, he rebutted, "Yoon Jae-ok, the floor leader of the People Power Party, suddenly attacked the entire Democratic Party as if excited, calling it 'irresponsible,' but I think using this to create division in politics is an old-fashioned and irresponsible remark."

Jeon added, "While Chairperson Kim should be evaluated for the sincerity of her apology, based on responsible politics, Party Leader Lee Jae-myung, who appointed Chairperson Kim, should make gestures to soothe the feelings of the elderly."

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