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Yoon Si‑min Criticizes Lee Jae‑myung Government, Rejects Personal Attacks

Writer and public intellectual Yoon Si‑min appeared on a YouTube broadcast to address criticism he has received after openly questioning the policies of the Lee Jae‑myung administration. He said criticism should be based on honest analysis, not personal attacks, and noted that some opponents have portrayed him as a "suicide bomber" who rushes into a market with a bomb strapped to his body.

Yoon acknowledged a past professional and personal connection with President Lee, describing it as a form of "comradeship" forged during turbulent times, but emphasized that such bonds are not permanent. He argued that maintaining relationships should not prevent truthful critique and warned that the progressive camp’s internal disputes are likely to continue.

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Democratic Party of Korea · Lee Jae‑myung · Yoon Si‑min