Hong Jun-pyo "Traitor in Political Career" VS Yoo Seung-min "Disgrace of Conservatism" Sharp Clash

"Remove Low-Quality Political Ruffians First"
"Someone Unqualified Is Slandering Me"

[Image source=Yonhap News]

Former People Power Party lawmaker Yoo Seung-min criticized Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo as a "disgrace to conservatism" after Hong condemned Yoo for posting news and videos related to allegations of misuse of special activity funds on social media.

On the 11th, Yoo posted on Facebook, "Convicted in the first trial for tens of millions in black money, a macho man who privatized hundreds of millions in special activity funds to take care of his wife, lost his lawmaker seat due to election law violations, and a master of flip-flopping, Chameleon Hong," unleashing a barrage of insults toward Mayor Hong.

He continued, "Unrestrained foul language and misogyny, boasting in his autobiography about conspiring sexual violence with 'pig aphrodisiac,' a servile 'Kobak Hong' who grovels before power," adding, "He insists it was good to play golf while citizens lost their lives in floods, and as a mayor, he neglects public welfare and spends all day slandering others and flattering someone on Facebook, which is absurd."

Yoo also criticized Mayor Hong for significantly lowering the level of politics. He said, "I have never heard of a vision or philosophy to reform conservative politics on the brink," and added, "He is a disgrace to conservatism." He further stated, "For conservatism to regain dignity and the people's trust, such low-quality political scoundrels must be ousted."

[Image source=Yonhap News]

Meanwhile, Mayor Hong responded to Yoo’s Facebook posts about the past allegations of misuse of special activity funds by saying, "Is it a new thing that someone unqualified slanders me? I will never join the rest of the political journey with traitors anyway," criticizing Yoo. He added, "I am not someone who would be shaken by posting videos of false articles that have already been explained."

Mayor Hong said, "I have overcome years of slander and defamation and have lived proudly. I have served 40 years in public office with dignity," and criticized, "Would someone who betrayed once not betray again?"

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.