Former Boryeong Mayor Siwoo Lee: "Um Seungyong Is a Hypocrite in Sheep's Clothing"

Calls for Resignation, Citing Frequent Party Affiliation Changes

Former Mayor Lee Siwoo is holding a press conference on the 29th at the Boryeong City Hall press room, urging People Power Party preliminary candidate Eom Seungyong to withdraw.

Former Boryeong Mayor Siwoo Lee called on Um Seungyong, the preliminary candidate of the People Power Party, to withdraw his candidacy, labeling him a “politician of betrayal and defection.”

At a press conference held on April 29 at the Boryeong City Hall press room, Lee criticized Um for his past actions and frequent changes in party affiliation, stating, “Anyone who consistently acts opportunistically is not qualified to serve as a representative for the region.”

He acknowledged that Um may possess outstanding abilities and qualifications, but described him as, in reality, a hypocrite and opportunist disguised as a sheep.

Lee also referenced the case of former Mayor Junhee Shin, who left his hometown after being elected twice, warning of the risks posed by candidates who lack roots in the local community.

He prefaced his remarks by clarifying that his press conference was not motivated by personal feelings, and added, “If there are any falsehoods or inaccuracies in what I have said, I am willing to engage in a direct debate anytime and anywhere.”

To lend weight to his statements, Lee even brought to the press conference a framed motto that he usually hangs in his office.

Having expressed his support for the Democratic Party, Lee repeatedly emphasized, “Um, a candidate with such clear disqualifications, must not become mayor.”

No Democratic Party candidates or officials attended the press conference, drawing attention to whether Lee’s actions represented a solo initiative.

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