Cho Kuk, head of the Innovation Policy Research Institute of the Innovation Party, stated on September 20 that President Lee Jae-myung should put an end to 'politics of derision' and 'divisive politics.'
In a post on his Facebook, Cho explained, "On September 19, President Lee clarified the circumstances surrounding his cancellation of a controversial post mentioning himself," adding that the president emphasized the importance of solidarity and cooperation.
Earlier, on September 18, President Lee shared a supportive post related to his press conference on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "It is very comforting." However, the post's author was known to have used derogatory terms like 'Moon Jae-in, Cho Kuk, Kim Eo-jun, Jeong Cheong-rae, and Yoo Si-min' in the past, leading to controversy. Following this, President Lee deleted the post and requested in a new post titled 'The President's Friend' that hate speech be refrained from.
Cho argued, "The attitude of 'The President's Friend' becomes a source of hateful incitement and reasons for criticism against the president, rather than expanding support and empathy. Ironically, this puts the president in a difficult position, which is what those who wish to divide the factions want."
He particularly emphasized that those who have engaged in destructive politics, turning allies into enemies while fostering an ecosystem of hate and animosity, should heed the president's words and work towards unity within the ruling camp.
Cho made a polite yet firm request to lawmakers, political figures, commentators, and YouTubers who identify as 'pro-Lee' to immediately cease 'politics of derision' and 'divisive politics' in line with the president's intent.
He also urged them to remember the president's words that 'we are all allies of Moon Jae-in, Roh Moo-hyun, Kim Dae-jung, and Lee Jae-myung,' stating, "We must revive the spirit of mutual respect and solidarity to strengthen the health of our factions and the foundation of national governance."
In a post on his Facebook, Cho explained, "On September 19, President Lee clarified the circumstances surrounding his cancellation of a controversial post mentioning himself," adding that the president emphasized the importance of solidarity and cooperation.
Earlier, on September 18, President Lee shared a supportive post related to his press conference on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "It is very comforting." However, the post's author was known to have used derogatory terms like 'Moon Jae-in, Cho Kuk, Kim Eo-jun, Jeong Cheong-rae, and Yoo Si-min' in the past, leading to controversy. Following this, President Lee deleted the post and requested in a new post titled 'The President's Friend' that hate speech be refrained from.
Cho argued, "The attitude of 'The President's Friend' becomes a source of hateful incitement and reasons for criticism against the president, rather than expanding support and empathy. Ironically, this puts the president in a difficult position, which is what those who wish to divide the factions want."
He particularly emphasized that those who have engaged in destructive politics, turning allies into enemies while fostering an ecosystem of hate and animosity, should heed the president's words and work towards unity within the ruling camp.
Cho made a polite yet firm request to lawmakers, political figures, commentators, and YouTubers who identify as 'pro-Lee' to immediately cease 'politics of derision' and 'divisive politics' in line with the president's intent.
He also urged them to remember the president's words that 'we are all allies of Moon Jae-in, Roh Moo-hyun, Kim Dae-jung, and Lee Jae-myung,' stating, "We must revive the spirit of mutual respect and solidarity to strengthen the health of our factions and the foundation of national governance."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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