Taste columnist Hwang Gyo-ik, who was nominated as president of the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, and Lee Nak-yeon, former president of the Democratic Party of Korea. Yonhap News / National Assembly Promotion FoundationOn the 18th, taste columnist Hwang Gyo-ik (59), who was nominated as the president of the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, demanded, “Lee Nak-yeon is an Ilbe?”
When Lee Nak-yeon’s camp side put a pro-Japanese frame on him, saying, “He’s a good fit for the Osaka Tourism Organization,” he launched a counterattack.
Hwang appeared on CBS’ ‘Kim Hyun-jung’s News Show’ on the same day and requested an apology from former CEO Lee Nak-yeon and Camp.
Regarding the pro-Japanese offensive against him, Mr. Hwang said, “I never said that ‘Japanese yakiniku became Korean bulgogi food’.” ‘There is a possibility’ is what I said.”
He continued, “Erase everything and say, ‘Bulgogi is from Yakiniku’ is a frame made by Ilbes by cutting and twisting my words. That’s exactly what I said. Is it Nakyeon Lee’s Ilbei?”
Regarding the Boeun Personnel Controversy, Mr. Hwang also said, “If I told him to support Lee Jae-myung in 2018, he would have to have Boeun then.” You should have told me as soon as it happened,” he denied.
Hwang also shared his experience of suffering from extreme supporters after remarks in support of the governor in 2018. He referred to some strong supporters as “extremist sect” and criticized, “I see them as demons trying to take away one’s survival or life itself.”
At the same time, Mr. Hwang drew a strong line against the resignation of the candidacy. He said, “Tell me about any disqualification for not being able to take the position of president.” He said, “After you have come with grounds, talk about your resignation.” He continued, “Why are you telling me to give up my rights?
On the morning of the 18th, Hwang Gyo-ik posted on his SNS. Hwang Kyo-ik’s Facebook CaptureHwang also declared war on his Facebook page on the same day, saying, “From today until just before the hearing, I will focus solely on ending Lee Nak-yeon’s political life.”
Hwang continued, “The Gyeonggi Tourism Organization president candidate is a right that I secured with my own abilities. I cannot tell you politicians to recklessly deprive the citizens of their rights.” “Even if you have political power, there is a line in that power. You Please do not tell me to recklessly deprive you of the rights of citizens unless you are a fascist.”
