Yoo Si-min: “Democratic Party has gone rotten”… Ripple effect on Kim Min-seok

In particular, the harsh criticism aimed at the current Democratic Party, where many pro-Lee Jae-myung factions are positioned, has sparked heated debate inside and outside the party. The host stated, "Former director Yoo Si-min strongly criticized the Democratic Party, where arrogant pro-Lee Jae-myung power figures are increasingly positioned, as a 'rotten party.'"

These remarks led to backlash from Democratic Party supporters and some YouTubers. Some interpret Yoo Si-min's comments as reflecting a critical view of Lee Jae-myung's Democratic Party.

It was mentioned that the public's evaluation and address for former director Yoo Si-min have changed significantly in recent weeks. The host said, "Yoo Si-min was called a 'brainy man' just a few weeks ago. I should call him former minister Yoo Si-min. Oh, his title has been elevated," conveying the situation where his address was elevated from the critical 'brainy man' to 'former minister Yoo Si-min.'

This is leading to new political interpretations, such as the possibility of Yoo Si-min's political comeback, as he has recently shown signs of distancing himself from Lee Jae-myung's Democratic Party. Some analyses suggest that this change is not unrelated to the power structure within the Democratic Party.

It was argued that Supreme Council member Kim Min-seok is attempting to curb Kim Eo-jun's influence. The host stated, "What is Kim Min-seok doing now? He's checking Kim Eo-jun, isn't he? His clear intention is to counteract Kim Eo-jun's influence," claiming that Kim Min-seok is trying to weaken Kim Eo-jun's influence through 'Democratic Party TV.'

Such moves suggest that the struggle for dominance within the Democratic Party is intensifying. Some analyses indicate that Kim Min-seok is bringing tensions between factions within the party to the surface through warning remarks about internal information leaks.

An analysis showed that Supreme Council member Kim Min-seok's approval rating in the Honam region plummeted by over 21%. The host stated, "His approval rating in Honam dropped by over 21%. Kim Min-seok is already wavering. In fact, this photo is drawing reactions from Democratic Party supporters like, 'Why did Kim Min-seok foolishly go to the enemy? He was tricked by Jang Dong-hyuk?'" pointing out Kim Min-seok's leadership crisis.

Furthermore, voices checking Kim Min-seok are growing within the party, including Supreme Council member Choi Min-hee's remarks about surveillance. In particular, the incident with the photo of him and People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk was criticized by Democratic Party supporters as a 'strategic failure,' adding to skepticism about Kim Min-seok's political moves.

Skeptical views were raised regarding Kim Min-seok's political actions. The host stated, "Kim Min-seok can abandon his camp anytime for his own political ambitions, while Lee Jae-myung, who has the original sin, is just a burdensome baggage. If Kim Min-seok is allowed to run for consecutive terms, he might serve multiple terms, and his turn won't come," suggesting that Kim Min-seok is not free from the 'political migrant' controversy and could be seen as someone who can betray his camp at any time.

This perspective highlights the conflict between Lee Jae-myung's re-election issue and Kim Min-seok's political ambitions. Some analyses suggest that if Lee Jae-myung runs for re-election, Kim Min-seok's opportunity to seize party leadership could become more distant.

This leads to an analysis that the internal conflicts within the Democratic Party have not been resolved even after the national convention, continuing as if the second act began after the first act of a movie. The core issue is that Kim Min-seok's leadership and the reaction of his supporters are unfolding differently than expected.

Representative Jung Cheong-rae continues unconventional actions, such as posting over 140 photos on social media. This is analyzed as an attempt to establish his own political domain by distancing himself from Chairman Lee Jae-myung and is seen as distinguishing him from other party figures.

Strong criticism was raised regarding the current government's foreign policy. The panelist said, "Lee Jae-myung, a genius in diplomacy. Seriously, if we are passed over by the U.S., ridiculed by North Korea, and ignored by China, what is left for South Korea?" pointing out that the government is being ignored by the U.S., ridiculed by North Korea, and disregarded by China.

Criticism also emerged that the government failed to respond appropriately despite North Korea launching 10 ballistic missiles recently. This situation was cited as an example of the government's diplomatic and security incompetence.

Past failures in establishing relations with the Trump administration and the dismissal of the Minister for Trade were also mentioned, raising growing concerns about the current government's overall foreign policy.

The panelist stated, "The Ministry of National Defense says, 'Oh, we didn't know. We found out from social media.' What role are these people in the cabinet sitting there for?" pointing out that the Ministry of National Defense was not aware of discussions to reduce the ROK-U.S. joint military exercises.

The ongoing controversy, despite calls for the Minister of National Defense to disclose military service certificates, is fueling criticism that the president's failed appointments are leading to government incompetence. This was cited as an example of the government ministry's opaque decision-making process in important matters directly related to national security.

Commentator Jung Kyung-wook criticized, "Ours isn't a ballad. There is no ballad. This is just wordplay. They are even deceiving the public," claiming that Representative Ahn Gyu-baek is deceiving the public about how his military service records are listed.

The debate over rectifying military service records continues, comparing Representative Ahn Gyu-baek's past explanations with the current situation. This is escalating into doubts about the morality and transparency of public officials.

He stated, "In fact, the minister candidate already had the burden of proof. But how do we conduct trials in our courts? If the person with the burden of proof cannot prove it, that fact is simply accepted," pointing out that if the burden of proof is not met, the fact can be admitted.

This implies that the demand for public disclosure of military service certificates goes beyond mere suspicion and is a natural duty of public officials. As high moral standards are required of public officials, clear explanations and disclosure of materials are necessary.

Controversy continues as to whether such an act is consistent with the ethical standards of public officials.

These remarks drew critical views, accusing him of overlooking the importance of the ROK-U.S. alliance. Critical perspectives on Lee Jae-myung's 'diplomatic genius theory' were re-examined, and some pointed out that it amounted to political rhetoric rather than actual diplomatic achievements.

Suspicions of 'evasive diplomacy' were raised regarding Chairman Lee Jae-myung's diplomatic actions. Commentator Jung Kyung-wook stated, "Lee Jae-myung, a diplomatic genius, uses diplomacy. He's even ridiculed for 'evasive diplomacy,'" pointing out the controversy surrounding Lee Jae-myung's external schedule during the national convention period.

This led to criticism that focusing on external engagements at a time when important internal party issues were piling up was 'evasive.' Criticism arose that his actions were aimed at evading political situations rather than achieving substantive diplomatic results, and doubts about his diplomatic leadership grew.

Chairman Lee Jae-myung's protocol issues at diplomatic events came under scrutiny. Commentator Jung Kyung-wook pointed out, "What Trump dislikes most is associating with forces hostile to the free world. Lee Jae-myung received protocol that seemed almost dismissive from a foreign minister or similar official. What else did he gain?" criticizing Lee Jae-myung for associating with forces hostile to the free world, which Trump dislikes, and receiving seemingly dismissive protocol in the process.

This raised questions about whether Lee Jae-myung genuinely shares the diplomatic values of the free world, using the relationship between Brazilian President Lula and Trump as an example. The key criticism was that only protocol issues were highlighted without actual diplomatic achievements.

Commentator Jung Kyung-wook argued that Lee Jae-myung, without diplomatic achievements, instead showed actions that clashed with the core values of the free world. This contrasted with President Yoon Suk-yeol's visit to NATO, reinforcing negative evaluations of Lee Jae-myung's diplomatic capabilities.

He emphasized that former President Trump's diplomatic philosophy values solidarity with the free world and is sensitive to relations with hostile forces. Concerns were also raised that if Lee Jae-myung's diplomacy clashes with Trump's values, he might face difficulties in future relations with the U.S.