"You Cannot Beat Rhyu Si-min": Why Han Dong-hoon Took Aim

Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon took direct aim over the clash between President Lee Jae-myung and author Rhyu Si-min regarding prosecution reform, remarking, "You cannot beat Rhyu Si-min."

Lawmaker Han wrote on Facebook today (September 26), "Even if the on-site investigation into the landmine attack that severed our precious soldier's ankle is postponed until after the Chuseok holiday, a mud fight with Mr. Rhyu Si-min apparently cannot be delayed even while abroad on diplomatic duties," adding, "It is absurd that the president is gearing up to file a lawsuit against a commentator from his own camp who is not even a politician."

This was a criticism aimed at Cheong Wa Dae after it expressed regret that author Rhyu had 'distorted the president's determination for prosecution reform,' following Rhyu's recent remark calling President Lee's prosecution reform plan "deceiving the public."

Han also referred to his past experience of obtaining a public apology through legal action during the controversy over Rhyu's 'Roh Moo-hyun Foundation account tracking fake news,' stating, "As someone with firsthand experience of defeating Mr. Rhyu Si-min, I advise President Lee Jae-myung: you cannot beat Rhyu Si-min."

Han also pointed out, "Worryingly, it seems President Lee has lost his composure," urging, "Pull yourself together, order an 'on-site investigation into the landmine attack,' and if you went abroad for diplomacy, focus on diplomacy instead of talking about Rhyu Si-min."

Reported by Lee Ho-geon | Video by Na Hong-hee | Design by Lee Jeong-ju | Produced by SBS Digital News
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