People Power Party leader: 'If you're envious of Park Geun-hye, you've already lost'

Jang Dong-hyeok, leader of South Korea's People Power Party, has sharply criticized the main opposition Democratic Party for its comments regarding former President Park Geun-hye's involvement in election campaigning. Jang accused the Democratic Party of resorting to "random speech" out of desperation as the election dynamics change, particularly after Park's public support for People Power Party candidates in Daegu and other regions.

During campaign events, Park Geun-hye has drawn large crowds, with many citizens welcoming and applauding her presence. Jang Dong-hyeok described the Democratic Party's criticisms of Park's activities, voiced by figures like Rep. Chung Sye-kyun and Gyeonggi gubernatorial candidate Choo Mi-ae, as "forced criticism" and "desperate struggles."

Jang further questioned the Democratic Party's moral standing, referencing past controversies such as the mad cow disease scare, the THAAD missile defense system deployment, and the Fukushima nuclear disaster. He also criticized the Democratic Party's push for judicial reforms, stating that such actions by Lee Jae-myung and Choo Mi-ae would cause long-term harm to the public. Jang concluded by suggesting that the Democratic Party's focus on Park's campaigning indicates envy, stating, "If you are envious, you have already lost."