Kim Sung-tae, a former member of the People Power Party, criticized the opposition for its ongoing attacks regarding President Yoon Suk Yeol's golfing practice.
On October 14, Kim appeared on SBS Radio's 'Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show' and addressed the recent criticisms from some opposition members about President Yoon's golfing. He stated, "If President Yoon has poor golfing skills, then President Trump would look down on him. In that regard, President Yoon considers his golfing meeting with President Trump to be very important."
He added, "I believe our People Power Party members do not need to make too much of a fuss over President Yoon practicing golf."
Currently, the opposition is intensifying its criticism regarding President Yoon's schedule during the recent ceiling collapse incident in Daegu. The Blue House has clarified that President Yoon was engaged in a private day off but was informed of the incident and directed recovery efforts. However, the opposition claims this is an attempt to evade responsibility, escalating the debate.
On October 13, Joo Jin-woo, a member of the People Power Party, introduced a bill titled 'Special Investigation Law on President Yoon's Golfing' in the National Assembly, stating, "During national disasters, the disregard for the public through entertainment and golfing has gone too far."
Meanwhile, Kim also offered advice and criticism to the party's new members, including Kim Tae-kyu, Lee Jin-sook, and Joo Jin-woo, who have been aggressively questioning during the National Assembly's audit sessions. He remarked, "The audit period is a time for 300 lawmakers to shape their political image," but cautioned that focusing excessively on their strong support base could hinder the party's ability to gain trust from moderate and undecided voters.
He noted, "If this continues, it won't be very helpful. If such individuals multiply, we risk becoming a party limited to specific claims in the Yeongnam region."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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