Hong Joon-pyo: 'Lee Jin-sook's bid is just tantrums'

Former Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo has launched a scathing critique of Lee Jin-sook's mayoral candidacy, dismissing her aspirations as nothing more than "tantrums" during her tenure as chairperson of the Korea Communications Commission. Hong, speaking on his YouTube channel 'TV Hong Carcacola,' questioned Lee's administrative and political acumen, stating, "I don't understand why she's doing this. Has she ever shown administrative ability? Does she have political ability? She just threw a tantrum about not wanting to leave her position as KCC chairman. To call her a fighter, I find it astounding."

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She just threw a tantrum about not wanting to leave her position as KCC chairman. To call her a fighter, I find it astounding.

Hong's criticism extended to other People Power Party contenders for the Daegu mayoralty. He asserted that none of the current candidates possess the requisite capabilities to lead the city effectively. "Looking at the current situation of the People Power Party, I don't think any of the people running have the capacity to be the mayor of Daegu," he stated, adding that they would fail to address key issues like the TK new airport and industrial restructuring, merely clinging to their positions.

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Looking at the current situation of the People Power Party, I don't think any of the people running have the capacity to be the mayor of Daegu.

Despite his harsh assessments, Hong acknowledged the unpredictable nature of Daegu's elections. He had previously expressed support for Democratic Party candidate Kim Boo-kyum, urging him to run for mayor. Hong explained his reasoning, telling Kim, "You should go and discuss with President Lee Jae-myung to build the Daegu airport and restructure Daegu's industry. Looking at the current People Power Party candidates, they will ruin Daegu, and the young people who were just starting to return will leave again. So, you need to come."

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You should go and discuss with President Lee Jae-myung to build the Daegu airport and restructure Daegu's industry.

However, Hong cautioned that while Kim Boo-kyum holds a significant lead, Daegu's electorate often consolidates votes for the second-place candidate as election day approaches, making the outcome uncertain. He reiterated this sentiment on his communication platform 'Youth's Dream,' responding to a user who criticized the People Power Party for fielding weak candidates against Kim Boo-kyum. Hong's comments highlight the internal dynamics and strategic considerations within the conservative camp, as well as his own influential, albeit controversial, role in shaping the political landscape.

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Daegu's elections are unpredictable.