Kim Boo-kyum: Excessive Criticism of President Could Lead to Chaos

South Korean Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum has cautioned against overly aggressive criticism of the president, warning that such actions, driven by excessive confidence, could devolve into internal strife.

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Criticizing the president with excessive language or attitude, saying 'I can judge better,' could, in the past, lead to chaos due to overconfidence.

Speaking at a press conference, Kim stated, "Criticizing the president with excessive language or attitude, saying 'I can judge better,' could, in the past, lead to chaos due to overconfidence." His remarks are widely seen as a subtle rebuke to Jeong Cheong-rae, a former leader of the Democratic Party, who had publicly disagreed with the government's position on supplementary investigation rights for prosecutors.

Kim emphasized the importance of maintaining proper attitude, language, and mindset when offering direct advice or opinions to the president. He argued that actions undermining the overall leadership could destabilize the entire party or political force.

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Going in a direction that undermines the leadership will shake the leadership of our entire force.

Kim also addressed the escalating internal conflicts within the Democratic Party ahead of its national convention in August. He called for a "large-scale transformation," urging the party to become more youth-oriented and to fundamentally change its internal culture and debate style. "Why must we use derogatory terms amongst ourselves?" he questioned.

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The Democratic Party needs to change dramatically. If we continue like this, we will be swept away by the times.

Furthermore, Kim stressed the need for unity and a forward-looking approach in political strategy. He suggested that future election campaigns should focus on presenting achievements and aspirations rather than resorting to negative attacks. "We cannot win elections by saying 'they are bad people.' Instead, we must present a vision, saying 'we will open a great history,'" he asserted, highlighting the difficulty of securing continuous power without such a shift.

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Why must we use derogatory terms amongst ourselves?