Park Jie-won Tells Yoo Si-min to Help President Lee, Recalling Past DJ Criticism

Park Jie-won, a lawmaker from the Democratic Party, has sharply criticized commentator Yoo Si-min's negative outlook on President Lee Jae-myung's administration. Park urged Yoo to shift his focus and support President Lee, referencing Yoo's past critiques of former President Kim Dae-jung.

"You tormented Kim Dae-jung for five years; that should be enough. Please help President Lee," Park stated on Facebook. He argued that supporting President Lee's path to "inevitable success" is crucial to prevent the emergence of "elements of rebellion."

Yoo had previously appeared on the YouTube broadcast "Mae-bul Show," expressing strong reservations about President Lee's focus on "unity and pragmatism." Yoo predicted that Lee's chosen path would lead to "inevitable failure" for both the president and society.

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You tormented Kim Dae-jung for five years; that should be enough. Please help President Lee.

Park countered Yoo's assessment by invoking the legacy of former President Kim Dae-jung. He recalled Yoo's support for a conservative candidate in the 1997 presidential election and his public pronouncements against Kim Dae-jung's victory. Despite these criticisms, Park noted, Kim Dae-jung was ultimately elected and is remembered as a historically successful president, respected both domestically and internationally.

Park defended President Lee's first year in office, asserting that the administration is on a path to "inevitable success," not failure. He highlighted achievements such as restoring democracy and progressing with "three major reforms to clear out remnants of rebellion." Regarding Yoo's concerns about prosecutorial reform, Park pointed out that President Lee has publicly stated his commitment to separating investigative and prosecutorial powers, and that related issues are being deliberated in the National Assembly.

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President Lee's chosen path is a very dangerous choice for him and for society. I believe President Lee's choice will end in failure.