Yoo Si-min, a prominent writer, has reiterated his criticism of President Lee Jae-myung's strategy for expanding the party's base, stating that the president's approach is highly risky and likely to fail.
During an appearance on the YouTube channel 'Mae-bul Show' on July 15, Yoo said, "I respect the direction President Lee wants to take. However, that direction is a very dangerous choice. He is acting in a way that is not good for himself or the country. It will be difficult to succeed with the methods he has employed so far."
Yoo specifically targeted Lee's appointment of Chung Jin-suk as a political advisor during the recent National Assembly Speaker election and his public mention of former Seongdong District Mayor Jeong Won-oh.
He argued, "While there are no legal issues, politically, such actions should not be taken. The president, as the head of the executive branch, should work to benefit the party and the government, not appoint individuals to the party and the National Assembly based on personal preference. He is undermining his own authority. I do not understand why he is so determined to appoint people he wants to key positions."
Yoo added, "Regardless of whether these actions are right or wrong, they are inevitably leading to failure. The team supporting the president's plans for reconstruction and redevelopment, which he has yet to announce, is of poor quality," directing criticism at the president's close aides within the party.
Following Yoo's remarks, members of the pro-Lee faction responded strongly.
Representative Lee Geon-tae stated on the same day, "It is shocking that Yoo, who speaks of the failure of the Lee Jae-myung government, is the one making such comments. The only thing that is bound to fail is Yoo Si-min's politics."
Representatives Jang Cheol-min and Song Jae-bong also expressed their discontent, with Jang stating, "Ultimately, Yoo has crossed the line. How can someone who once called us comrades spew such curses?" and Song questioning, "What is the reason for going to such lengths to ensure the Lee Jae-myung government fails?"
* This article has been translated by AI.
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