/Capture of TV Chosun broadcast screen, “‘Kim Geon-hee’s text message’ controversy emerged as the biggest issue at the People Power Party’s national convention. Some media outlets reported on the reconstructed content, leading to various interpretations and speculations about the actual content and intent. In light of ensuring ‘people’s right to know,’ TV Chosun has decided to publicly release the original texts of the 5 messages that Kim Geon-hee sent to Han Dong-hoon, the former acting chairman, in January. They clarify that aside from correcting some typos, they have faithfully transcribed the original texts as much as possible.”,
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, ‘▲January 15, 2024’,
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, ‘You’ve been going through a lot lately. I feel like you were uncomfortable with the President and my special prosecutor issue, so I’ll apologize on behalf of that. I think you’re feeling upset because you’ve been politically exploited for such a long time, so please understand generously ㅠㅠㅠ I lack so much and am endlessly inadequate, so please forgive me just this once. I’m anxious that a small misunderstanding might lead to a matter that causes inconvenience for you, who are dealing with important matters. I will apologize a hundredfold. How about having a phone call or meeting once. You seem to be waiting for a call, so please be understanding.’,
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, ‘▲January 15, 2024’,
, ‘I’m sorry. Everything is my fault. I feel like I’m not suitable or qualified for this position, and it seems like I’m becoming a source of trouble. I’m sorry.’,
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, ‘▲January 19, 2024’,
, ‘I keep making mistakes and things keep getting bigger. I sincerely apologize. If apologizing can resolve the situation, I want to apologize a thousand or even ten thousand times. However, I can’t easily make a decision because there is a possibility that the issue might escalate into a controversy about sincerity and responsibility. If you decide that it’s right to apologize at the acting chairman level, I will follow that decision. I feel fully responsible for all of this. When I held a press conference to apologize for the false record controversy in the presidential election situation, my approval rating dropped by 10%, and many people still perceive me as someone who just completed the highest program rather than having a master’s degree from Seoul National University. It seems that in politics there are things that can’t necessarily lead from an apology to an apology. Still, I will follow the acting chairman’s opinion. I’m sincerely sorry.’,
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, ‘▲January 23, 2024’,
, “These days, I heard talks that I used the comment team to defame the acting chairman and those around him. I was so surprised and devastated. I feel ashamed that I had even the slightest suspicion that I could attack others because they didn’t quite agree with me, who have been through life and death journeys together. What hurt me the most was the extreme wording of the accountant Kim Gyeong-ryul, but I chose to understand it as various opinions of the acting chairman. As I mentioned before, this is a situation where I made a serious mistake. I only hope not to harm those who have walked the path of suffering because of me. If the acting chairman still deems that an ‘apology’ is necessary, I will firmly decide to do so. I sincerely regret my mistake and apologize in many ways once again.”,
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, ‘▲January 25, 2024’,
, ‘I think the President was probably very upset when he expressed his strong dissatisfaction the other day. He made up his mind and even entrusted the acting chairman position to him, so I can understand how angry he must have been to hear such hurtful words. It’s all my fault, and I have no words to say. I hope you two can have a meal together soon and resolve any misunderstandings. I’m truly sorry.’,
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