Park Ji-won: 'Even Yoon Suk-yeol Might Join Campaigns Amidst Park, Lee's Involvement'

Democratic Party lawmaker Park Ji-won has sharply criticized the participation of former presidents Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye in election campaign events for the People Power Party. He questioned the appropriateness of their involvement, given their past convictions for corruption and abuse of power, stating, "Even former presidents who were impeached and should be in prison for state affairs corruption and crimes are running all over the country."

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Even former presidents who were impeached and should be in prison for state affairs corruption and crimes are running all over the country.

Park specifically referenced Park Geun-hye's extensive campaign activities across various regions and Lee Myung-bak's recent appearance supporting a mayoral candidate. He expressed concern that the political landscape might see even former President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is currently facing legal issues, join campaign efforts. Park urged voters to be vigilant and hold politicians accountable, emphasizing the need for public judgment.

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Is this what disgraced former presidents and those who should be in prison for state affairs corruption and crimes should be doing?

The article notes that Park Geun-hye was impeached and convicted for a state affairs corruption scandal and illegally receiving funds from the National Intelligence Service, while Lee Myung-bak was convicted of embezzlement and bribery. Both received special pardons. The piece also touches on commentary from a far-right YouTuber suggesting Yoon Suk-yeol should issue a "message from prison" to unite the conservative base, further highlighting the controversial political maneuvering.

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We must be mindful of the public and judge them sternly.