Lawmaker calls rival's lawsuit a bid for political clout

Independent lawmaker Choi Hyuk-jin has characterized Rep. Lee Jin-sook's decision to sue Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok as a calculated political move designed to elevate her own standing. Choi asserted that Lee's actions stem from a strategic calculation to position herself as a significant political figure capable of confronting a party leader.

Choi elaborated on MBC radio that Lee is currently seeking validation at far-right rallies, where she is referred to as "President Lee Jin-sook." He argued that her entire focus is on self-promotion. "Ultimately, she filed the complaint against Chairman Kim with the political calculation that she is confronting someone of the party leader's level," Choi stated.

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She is betting everything on increasing her own profile. Ultimately, she filed the complaint against Chairman Kim with the political calculation that she is confronting someone of the party leader's level.

Lee filed a complaint with the Yeongdeungpo Police Station against Kim. The lawsuit targets Kim's statement, made during a parliamentary forum hosted by Lee on May 13, where he vowed to prevent "female Chun Doo-hwans" and "female Hitlers" from gaining a foothold in South Korea. Lee, who has faced controversy over alleged downplaying of the May 18th Gwangju Uprising, demanded an apology from Kim.

Choi suggested that Lee's omission of the "female Chun Doo-hwan" reference from her lawsuit, while including "female Hitler," indicates a nuanced internal stance. "She internally holds a positive view of Chun Doo-hwan," Choi posited. He further explained that Lee avoided claiming offense at being called a "female Chun Doo-hwan" because doing so would necessitate a critical stance towards Chun himself, which she apparently wishes to avoid. Choi agreed with the host's suggestion that Lee's strategy is intended to rally her supporters, even at the cost of criticism from other factions, likening it to the tactics of People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk.

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She internally holds a positive view of Chun Doo-hwan.