홍준표 대구시장이 15일 대구 동구 동화사에서 열린 ‘부처님 오신 날 봉축 대법회’에서 관불의식을 하고 있다. 뉴시스
‘ On the 15th, Mayor Hong Joon-pyo of Daegu responded that his remarks regarding President Yoon Seok-yeol in relation to the controversy surrounding the investigation of Kim Geon-hee, the wife of Yoon, involved in the prosecutor personnel issue, were not a shield message.’
‘ In response to a supporter on the online communication platform ‘Youth’s Dream’ who pointed out, “I understand the intention to protect Yoon, who is trying to protect his wife Kim Geon-hee, but as an ardent supporter of the People Power Party like me, it is difficult to agree with the message that seems to support Kim Geon-hee,” Mayor Hong replied in this way.’
‘ The writer continued, “As someone who hopes for Joon-pyo to lead this country, I wish the messages regarding Kim Geon-hee were a bit more cautious.”‘
Screenshot of online communication platform ‘Youth’s Dream’
‘ In response to this question, Mayor Hong said, “It’s not a message shielding anyone, but a common-sense approach,” and stated, “There is no end once you start hating people.”‘ ‘
‘ The day before, Mayor Hong praised President Yoon Seok-yeol on his Facebook regarding the prosecutor personnel issue, saying, “If it were you, would you give your woman to hyenas to protect her when her involvement in criminal activities is under investigation?”’
‘ He added, “Can a person who can’t even protect his own woman protect the lives and property of 50 million people?”‘
‘ In addition, amid the controversy surrounding “Bangtan personnel,” Mayor Hong defended President Yoon by saying, “Look at how former President Roh Moo-hyun handled the issue of his father-in-law’s left-wing background during his candidacy. That’s not Bangtan, it’s at least the duty of a real man.”‘
‘ Mayor Hong also mentioned, “Even if you receive criticism, you should act like a man,” and criticized former President Moon Jae-in by saying, “Some people are wasting billions of taxpayer money, including providing a presidential airplane for travel and organizing tours to India, but are living well.”‘
President Yoon Seok-yeol conversing with Mayor Hong Joon-pyo at the 2023 National Movement for Correct Living Movement General Assembly held at Daegu EXCO on November 7th last year. Yonhap News
‘ Recently, Mayor Hong has been criticizing former People Power Party interim chairman Han Dong-hoon while defending President Yoon. On the 10th, he stated on Facebook, “President Yoon has no choice but to accept him and honor him, but it’s hard to forgive Han Dong-hoon.”‘ ‘
‘ Meanwhile, it was reported that Mayor Hong had dinner with President Yoon at a restaurant in Seoul on the 16th of last month, discussing future national policies and personnel decisions.’