Controversy Arises as Lee Jun-seok Criticizes Justice Minister’s Comments in Daegu Speaking Concert

**Former People Power Party Representative Lee Jun-seok Sparks Controversy with Comments on Daegu**

Former representative of the People Power Party, Lee Jun-seok, made headlines during a speaking concert held on the 26th at EXCO in Buk-gu, Daegu. His comments targeting Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon, who had previously visited Daegu, became the center of controversy.

During his speech, Lee criticized Minister Han’s remarks about the citizens of Daegu not surrendering the city during the Korean War, stating that it was a wound to the families of the fallen. This statement raised eyebrows and drew criticism from netizens who questioned whether it was unfair to the families of the heroes who defended their country.

The debate continued with contrasting views on Daegu’s role in the Korean War, with some expressing pride and others highlighting the potential harm caused by such comments. The controversy highlighted the sensitivities surrounding historical events and the differing perspectives on their portrayal.

As former representative Lee’s comments continue to stir discussion, it is clear that the impact of historical narratives on local pride and national identity remains a complex and evolving issue.
Lee Jun-seok, former representative of the People Power Party, gives a speech at a speaking concert held on the afternoon of the 26th at EXCO in Buk-gu, Daegu under the theme ‘Our Concerns for a Better Future.’ /News 1

Lee Jun-seok, a former representative of the People Power Party, visited Daegu on the 26th, and the comments he made targeting Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon, who had visited Daegu before, became controversial. Minister Han said, “The citizens of Daegu did not surrender this city to the enemy once during the Korean War,” and former representative Lee criticized this by saying, “Even looking back at the Korean War, it was a wound to the families of the fallen.” However, it was said, ‘What is the meaning of that criticism?’

Minister Han visited Daegu on the 17th to inspect the Ministry of Justice’s Crime Victim Support Center and said, “Today is my second time coming to Daegu. I have always had a very deep respect for the citizens of Daegu.” Minister Han said, “The citizens of Daegu did not surrender this city to the enemy once during the Korean War and fought to the end for liberal democracy. I respect these people because they always win. “It’s great to be here,” he said.

Then, on the 26th, former CEO Lee visited Daegu and held a speaking concert.

Former representative Lee targeted Minister Han from the start of his speech.

He said, “The political world has been very indifferent to Daegu so far, but I stirred it up a bit, and in the past few weeks, it seems that high-ranking officials have been visiting Daegu and talks a lot about Daegu.”

He continued, “Simply talking about the glory of Daegu and Gyeongbuk during the industrialization process in the 1970s in order to gain support in the current situation that Daegu and Gyeongbuk are facing is a luxury that follows the refinement of the past.” “It breaks my heart to praise Daegu by looking back at the Korean War, which was sure to be a wound,” he said.

The situation on the Nakdong River defense line in early September 1950. The capital was temporarily moved to Busan. /Provided by Dabu-dong Battle Memorial Hall

Netizens expressed their doubts about the statement, ‘It hurts the families of those who died.’ Dozens to hundreds of comments were posted in each major community such as MLB Park and DC Inside. They said that former representative Lee had actually offended Daegu’s pride.

“Why is that scar? I’m glad I protected her.” “Do you think the family of a hero who died defending his country against communist forces would think that unfair or shameful?” “Daegu’s defense of the Nakdong River defense line is not sad or futile, but a noble event Responses such as “It is something to be proud of and something that should be widely recognized and commemorated” and “It must that it is harmful to the families of the North Korean soldiers who died in war ” kept coming up.

Another response was, “Does it hurt if I tell people in Gwangju that the Democracy Movement on May 18th left a great contribution to democratization?” and “If that’s the logic, we shouldn’t even celebrate Memorial Day.”

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