Writer Yoo Shi-min Criticizes Public Disclosure of President's Private Meeting Offer; 'Distancing' from Pro-Jung Chung-rae Faction Appears

Writer Yoo Shi-min previously presented his own criteria for judging individuals harmful to the Democratic Party. He stated that if media outlets, especially Chosun Ilbo, JoongAng Ilbo, and Dong-A Ilbo, amplify a specific person's remarks, that person should be considered harmful to the Democratic Party. Currently, some of Yoo's own statements are being heavily covered by certain media, leading to criticism that he himself may now fit the criteria he once proposed.

An analysis has emerged regarding the reason writer Yoo Shi-min has recently appeared on medium-sized YouTube channels instead of larger ones like News Factory or Maebul Show. The hosts suggested that as larger channels began to feel burdened by Yoo's appearances, he seems to have shifted his stage to medium-sized YouTubers. Concurrently, it was speculated that he might also aim to help expand the reach and growth of lesser-known YouTubers.

Han Min-soo, a Supreme Council member belonging to the pro-Jung Chung-rae faction, publicly distanced himself from writer Yoo Shi-min's remarks. In a radio interview today, Supreme Council member Han Min-soo stated, regarding Yoo's mention of the President's intervention in the party, that "that is merely Yoo's judgment, and I do not agree." These remarks indicate growing discomfort within the pro-Jung Chung-rae faction regarding the intensity of Yoo Shi-min's statements, with key figures like Lee Seong-yoon and Choi Min-hee also showing signs of avoiding mentioning Yoo.

No mention of writer Yoo Shi-min could be found on Assemblyman Jung Chung-rae's Facebook. The hosts pointed out that in the past, strong messages of support for Yoo would have already been posted, making the current silence a stark contrast. This leads to the analysis that even Assemblyman Jung Chung-rae feels burdened by his connection to writer Yoo Shi-min.

Assemblywoman Choi Min-hee has also not yet issued any statement regarding writer Yoo Shi-min's remarks yesterday. Her recent posts also only relate to Lee Jin-sook's impeachment, with no mention of Yoo. This is interpreted as Assemblywoman Choi carefully re-evaluating the current situation to maintain a favorable position.

Writer Yoo Shi-min criticized President Yoon Suk-yeol, alleging that he is dominating and acting dictatorially over the Democratic Party. However, in relation to this criticism, the hosts pointed out that former Assemblyman Cho Kuk of the Rebuilding Korea Party is effectively operating the party as a one-man system, showing dictatorial tendencies. The criticism is that writer Yoo Shi-min criticizes external dictatorship while remaining silent on undemocratic operations within a party close to him.

Writer Yoo Shi-min mentioned the rumor that party leader Kim Min-seok and others recommended him for prime minister, expressing doubt. He stated that he had no idea why such stories were circulating and that the attempts to contact him were themselves unpleasant and untrustworthy. This reveals Yoo's uncomfortable feelings regarding a series of contact attempts, including the prime minister offer.

Writer Yoo Shi-min emphasized that private contact must be predicated on trust. He asserted that whether a meeting took place or not, if it was a private offer, it should not have been disclosed externally. He stated that such trust is necessary for private meetings, strongly criticizing current practices.

Regarding recent rumors that the President's side proposed a meeting with writer Yoo Shi-min but Yoo refused, he raised questions. Yoo stated that he didn't know why these stories were emerging and that he couldn't confirm their truth. He did not hide his discomfort with the very attempt at private contact being exposed externally.

The Newtamasa hosts countered that writer Yoo Shi-min's mention of a private meeting offer effectively confirmed the meeting offer itself. The hosts pointed out that if it was proposed to meet privately, that fact should have been kept secret until the very end. They further argued that from the perspective of the Presidential Office, it's highly likely they attempted contact to explain the situation, believing Yoo was criticizing the President with incorrect information due to a misunderstanding. This interprets the Presidential Office's attempt as a legitimate communication effort.

The hosts pointed out that when the Presidential Office wants to meet someone, it's common practice for the President not to call directly but to use an intermediary as a messenger. This, they explained, is a normal communication method. They also criticized writer Yoo Shi-min for showing no interest in the true facts underlying the harsh criticisms he is currently leveling at the President. They argued that Yoo is more interested in expanding his influence than in verifying the truth.