"Runaway Thug" vs "Kim Eojun's Minion"... Jeong Cheongrae and Jang Donghyuk's Harsh Exchange

Ruling and Opposition Leaders Exchange Harsh Words in Heated Off-Campus Debate
Jang Donghyuk: "Calling Himself a Minion of Lee Jaemyung and Kim Eojun"
Jeong Cheongrae: "Not a Protest, but a Tantrum Outside the Assembly"

Jeong Cheongrae, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, and Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, engaged in a heated exchange using provocative terms such as "hyena," "thug," and "minion." On the 21st, Jang Donghyuk took the stage at the "National Rally Condemning Opposition Suppression and Dictatorial Politics" held at Dongdaegu Station Plaza, and stated, "The Republic of Korea has become a country for Lee Jaemyung alone. Lee Jaemyung is reigning over the people and the Constitution," adding, "Korea is heading toward a people's dictatorship." Jang continued, "Jeong Cheongrae, who claims to be the leader of the ruling party, is hiding behind hyenas with a sly expression, acting as a minion of Lee Jaemyung and Kim Eojun," emphasizing that he is "the ringleader of an anti-constitutional political terror group." By doing so, he labeled Jeong, who has repeatedly referred to the "ringleader of insurrection" and called for the dissolution of the People Power Party, as a "terror ringleader."

Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, is speaking at the "National Rally Condemning Opposition Suppression and Dictatorial Politics" held on the 21st at Dongdaegu Station Plaza in Dong-gu, Daegu. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

He continued, "Right now, Korea has become a country for Lee Jaemyung alone. We are heading toward a people's dictatorship," and claimed, "If anything gets in the way, they are willing to destroy the opposition and even the prosecution. Propaganda and manipulation are rampant." He argued, "The country that Lee Jaemyung and the Democratic Party want is China and North Korea. That is embedded deep in their DNA," and questioned, "Where is Korea heading now? Is Korea truly a liberal democracy?"

Jang pointed out that "political violence is becoming a daily occurrence," referencing the Georgia incident by saying, "Our citizens had to be bound in handcuffs and chains on American soil." He further criticized, "Now, they are even resorting to trashy political schemes, saying they will remove the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court," and appealed to the audience, "We must stop Lee Jaemyung's dictatorship and block the Democratic Party's schemes and madness."

Jeong Cheongrae Responds Immediately to Jang Donghyuk's Remarks: "Are You Even Eating Properly?"

In response to Jang's harsh remarks, Jeong Cheongrae also issued a rebuttal. Before the rally began, Jeong posted on social media, "Who would like a runaway thug? Together with the people, we will eradicate the historical reactionaries of the Yoon Again insurrection remnants. Eradicate insurrection! Dissolve unconstitutional parties," directly provoking Jang. Furthermore, Jeong criticized, "The People Power Party's protests outside the National Assembly are nothing but support for insurrection and tantrums by forces refusing to accept the presidential election results," adding, "The National Assembly is the opposition's stage, and the National Assembly audit is the opposition's time."

Jeong Cheongrae, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 19th. Photo by Kim Hyunmin

After Jang's remarks at the rally were reported, Jeong again took to Facebook, sharing an article titled "Korea is heading toward a people's dictatorship... Lee Jaemyung must be stopped, Jeong Cheongrae is the ringleader of a terror group," and posted, "Jang Donghyuk, you're trying hard. Are you even eating properly?" He also referred to another article, writing, "Jang Donghyuk, shut your mouth. Do minions only see other minions?" Finally, Jeong directly criticized Jang, saying, "As a minion of Yoon Sukyeol, the ringleader of insurrection, how dare you spew filth from your mouth? Your breath stinks, so wipe your mouth."

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