Yoon Geon-young "Staff Advised Against Visiting Lee Byeong-moon... But Moon Decided to Go"

Opposition Lawmaker, MBC Radio Interview
"Health Concerns Over Prolonged Fasting"

Yoon Geon-young, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, conveyed that former President Moon Jae-in decided to visit the hospital where Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party, was admitted despite concerns from some aides. Some aides worried that the former president's visit might be perceived as stepping into the political frontline, but Moon personally wanted to visit because he was concerned about Lee's health.

On the 20th, Yoon said on MBC Radio's 'Kim Jong-bae's Focus' "Since he is a former president and the current government is nitpicking every issue, some advised that it would be better not to go," adding, "Ultimately, the president made the final decision. It seems he judged that stopping the hunger strike is important now, even if he has to bear such concerns."

He continued, "In fact, the president had said a few days ago that he would go either to the National Assembly hunger strike site or the hospital," adding, "As Lee's hunger strike prolonged and his health became a concern, I think the president made up his mind to go."

Former President Moon Jae-in visited Green Hospital in Jungnang-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 19th to meet Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, who is currently hospitalized. [Image source=Yonhap News]

The day before, former President Moon met Lee and urged him to stop the hunger strike. Moon emphasized, "The sincerity and determination of the hunger strike have been fully demonstrated," and said, "We need to continue fighting for what we are doing for a long time, and the situation is also changing. It seems necessary to quickly regain strength and fight again in a different way."

Regarding the meaning of the 'fight' mentioned by former President Moon, Yoon said, "I cannot fully know the president's thoughts, but to add my personal opinion, in the situation where the Yoon Seok-youl government’s unilateral dominance continues, it seems to mean that Lee should recover his health quickly and actively respond to current issues as the leader of the main opposition party."

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