Yong Hye-in Rejects 70% Public Opposition as “Logical Leap”
She argued that thinking she would be unable to perform the duties of a minister was a logical leap.
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The Lee Jae-myung government's positive approval rating drops to the 30% range, and controversy over media control at Yong Hye-in's press conference intensifies, throwing the political sphere into chaos.
She argued that thinking she would be unable to perform the duties of a minister was a logical leap.
He emphasized that Yong, the nominee, should be given time to endure until the confirmation hearing and explain herself confidently. He cynically added that it would be more advantageous for the People Power Party to stall for time rather than attack Yong, allowing the controversy surrounding her to be discussed during the Chuseok holiday family gatherings.
He interpreted this attitude as revealing the nominee's basic perception of the media and the public. He criticized that a person lacking communicative leadership would not facilitate immediate communication as a minister, and this press conference effectively amounted to Yong herself admitting her lack of qualifications as a cabinet member.
She cut off the question before I could even finish it, saying something like, 'This doesn't seem like a place for us to debate right now.'
He pointed out that her logic of not resigning because there were no legal issues was identical to former Minister Cho Kuk's 11-hour press conference. He explained that when asked about government subsidies, she even attempted to shift the framework of the discussion by proposing an agenda to abolish subsidies. This led to criticism that she maintained an aggressive stance rather than clarifying the suspicions against her.
Reporters on site strongly protested this restriction, raising their voices in criticism. Host Sunwoo Yoon-ho pointed out that such a method for a press conference is unprecedented, leading to continued questioning of the nominee's approach to media interaction.
She also clarified the controversy over being referred to as an 'opposition party' regarding her two terms as a proportional representative, refuting that it was a logical leap to prematurely define her role before appointment.
Rep. Kim Se-jong stated that he was convinced that nominee Yong Hye-in's nomination itself was a 'diversion' to cover up other major issues. He argued that there was a hidden strategy to focus attention on Yong, and then achieve the original goal, such as the appointment of Minister Kim Seung-won. The dominant analysis is that it is difficult to gain any substantial benefit from the content of the press conference itself, and criticism has been raised that this clearly exposed the limitations of a one-person party system and a lack of communication.
A video from a 2018 meeting was released, containing content that directly contradicted nominee Yong's statement at the press conference that she had never condoned gender discrimination in underground organizations. Joo Seong-eun speculated that Yong might not have known the video still existed.
The negative evaluation stood at 51%, marking a majority for two consecutive weeks. Host Sunwoo Yoon-ho noted that this figure, obtained through an interview survey, makes it an even more noteworthy result.
Go Young-chan pointed out that public skepticism is growing as to whether the government is genuinely doing what the public likes and needs. This decline in approval ratings appears to be a structural trend rather than a temporary phenomenon, and the current government is criticized for neglecting long-term setbacks without changing its stance. Some have even suggested the possibility of approval ratings falling into the 20% range around the Chuseok holiday.
Low visitor numbers due to insufficient publicity, and complaints of 'spending money with no returns' poured in from visitors and merchants alike. Host Sunwoo Yoon-ho raised suspicions about the opaque nature of budget expenditures, emphasizing the need for thorough verification.
Criticism was raised that such an enormous project, with a budget of 260 billion won, was managed so indiscriminately.
It was pointed out that the Yeosu City Council and local government power are monopolized by a specific political party, leading to a lack of proper oversight. Currently, the Democratic Party holds all seats in Yeosu City, making it virtually unimaginable for the People Power Party to have any presence. Within this monopolistic political landscape, local economic deterioration is worsening, with rapid population decline and reduced tax revenue from industrial complexes, and conflicts are also arising between local residents and outside merchants.
He added that even the local government council, composed of members from the same party, has a paralyzed oversight and checks and balances function for the project.
The travel itineraries largely consisted of tourist activities unrelated to the expo's original purpose, such as visiting Mozart's birthplace, enjoying Pattaya's night view, and elephant trekking. A Yeosu city official offered a perfunctory explanation, stating it was 'a recommendation for civil servants who achieved results,' which drew criticism.
He stated that due to the monopolization of local councils by a specific party, hundreds of billions of won in local budgets can be spent without proper scrutiny from the council. This raises concerns that it could exacerbate the 'stagnation' of local politics and lead to corruption. It implies that unchecked power can ultimately negatively impact the lives of residents.
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