Lee Jae-myung: "Yoon, Is He Provoking North Korean Aggression for Political Purposes?"

"People Worry About War... North Wind No Longer Effective"

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, sharpened his criticism toward the Yoon Suk-yeol administration by mentioning the 'Bukpung (北風)' that appears in every election phase.

On the morning of the 14th, at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, Lee said, "As the new year begins and Lunar New Year passes, worries about war among our people are increasing," and added, "Some point out that provocations might be induced for political purposes." He then added, "Bukpung, Chongpung, these no longer have any effect." 'Bukpung' is a political metaphor referring to the use of North Korea's provocations in elections.

Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung is speaking at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 14th.
[Image source=Yonhap News]

He continued, "I want to believe it's not true, but given the current situation, it is indeed very worrisome," and criticized, "An extreme right-wing figure, the head of the Human Resources Development Institute, expressed on YouTube that 'President Yoon Suk-yeol is preparing for war'." He also said, "The Minister of Unification talks about promoting a policy of free northward advance," and questioned, "Is it necessary to make even the same words so provocative and threatening?" Targeting President Yoon, he pointed out, "With a 'preemptive action, post-report' approach, almost like verbal bombs, these strong measures are escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula."

Lee stated, "Protecting the lives and safety of the people is the nation's foremost duty, and security is a precious national value that must be upheld under any circumstances," and warned, "Acts that make the people anxious and endanger the nation for political gain will never be forgiven."

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