Hong Jun-pyo, who sniped at Han Dong-hoon every day, received a lot of criticism… “I stayed still when I was nominated… “I feel the meanness of politics.”

As Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo continues to criticize in strong expressions day after day, mentioning the responsibility of former People Power Party Emergency Response Committee Chairman Han Dong-hoon, opposition is pouring in from within the ruling party as well.

People Power Party lawmaker Kim Mi-ae asked Daegu Mayor Hong Jun-pyo to “maintain dignity.” This remark is interpreted as a reference to Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo’s recent criticism of former Chairman Han.

Rep. Kim, who ran for Haeundae-eul in Busan and was re-elected in the 22nd general election, said on TV Chosun’s YouTube channel ‘Kang Punch’ on the 16th, “Did you say that he (Han Dong-hoon) was coming? After losing in the Gangseo-gu mayor election in Seoul in October last year, our party switched to the emergency committee. “It was requested,” he pointed out.

He continued, “We said, ‘We have to change the game, otherwise it won’t work,’ and put (former Chairman Han) on the mound with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th inning,” and emphasized, “We are not in a position to say anything about Emergency Committee Chairman Han Dong-hoon.” .

He also said, “There were opposing voices saying that (former Chairman Han, who has no political experience) should not be introduced too quickly and that a person named Han Dong-hoon, who is a great political asset, should not fall down quickly,” and that “(the crushing defeat in the election) is the responsibility of all of us.” did.

Rep. Kim said, “It was pretty good at first. Dong-hoon Han pushed back on the responsibility theory, saying, “It’s not right to keep quiet when things are good and then say something else behind the scenes when things get bad.” He said, “You can’t do that.”

In addition, “We appointed Han Dong-hoon as emergency committee chairman and worked hard while traveling around the country. “Then it’s all of our responsibility, and we shouldn’t talk about Chairman Han like Mayor Hong did,” he said, raising his voice. Regarding Mayor Hong, he said, “I hope you have dignity when you speak.”

The day before, People Power Party lawmaker Kim Woong also said, “After the crushing defeat in the general election, a group of people appears to attack the former emergency committee chairman as if they were waiting for it,” and added, “Expressions such as a hunting dog, a child who tramples, and a mistake for an idol when he can’t even blink are not criticism, but merciless. “It’s a personal attack,” he said.

Rep. Kim said, “If Chairman Han was a ‘hound that trampled on us’ and a man who ‘couldn’t stand a chance,’ he should have opposed it when he was nominated, but what did he do then?” He pointed out, “Because the Han Dong-hoon system is a direct system, if you criticize the party’s affairs, you will come into direct conflict with President Yoon Seok-yeol.”

He continued, “But now that he has suddenly changed and attacked former Chairman Han, I truly realize the meanness of the political world.” In fact, the people who opposed the nomination of emergency committee chairman about 100 days ago are quiet. ‘Look, I didn’t say sarcastically that I would lose the election. “The reason we opposed the nomination is because it would be difficult to win the general election, and early nomination would be toxic to Minister Han,” he said.

He said, “It is cowardly to tacitly go along with the president out of fear at the time, but to trample on him as if he was waiting when he ran out of power.” He added, “It is cowardly to mock the person who did his best for 100 days and took responsibility for the defeat and stepped down. “If you didn’t speak up then, be silent now,” he said, raising his voice.

Shim Gyu-jin, a professor at Spain’s IE University and author of ‘Han Dong-hoon, Born 1973’, also directly criticized Mayor Hong, who said, “Now that the election is over, let’s release Song Young-gil,” saying, “He is making frivolous remarks and actions as if he is having a party because the Yoon Seok-yeol government has collapsed.”

Since his defeat in the general election, Mayor Hong has been emphasizing former Chairman Han’s responsibility day after day, and is pouring out harsh reactions toward him, such as ‘Are you a political idol?’, ‘Playing with the presidency while taking selfies’, and ‘Don’t come near our party again.’

On the 15th, he posted on his Facebook page, “Not even two years have passed since my term as President, and I am guilty of ruining the party by playing for the presidency alone. Playing with wreaths once is enough.” “Such shows don’t work anymore,” he criticized former Chairman Han. At the same time, he said, “The miracle of Yoon Seok-yeol will not happen again, and I thought he would be kicked out along with the half-baked leftists who came in with him if he lost the election. What kind of luck is the next competitor?” and warned another chairman, “Be prepared to deal with the special prosecution that will come to you quietly.” I also did it.

Meanwhile, former Chairman Han held a press conference at the Central Party headquarters at 11 am on the 11th, the day after the general election, and said, “I sternly accept the will of the people and reflect deeply on myself,” and added, “I take full responsibility for the election results and step down from the position of chairman.” He announced his intention to resign.

Reporter Park Yoon-hee [email protected]

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