With the presidential election in South Korea now less than 50 days away, the competition between the ruling party candidate Lee Jae-min and the largest opposition candidate, Yoon Seok-yue, has entered a white-hot phase. At this time, the two sides exposed black material to each other, and various scandals emerged one after another, which caused many heated discussions. At this stage, bribery is no longer a matter of concern, because there are more appalling things. Former President Park Geun-hye, who has just been released from prison, has also been pushed to the cusp of the storm.
Witchcraft controversy
South Korean media exposed a seven-hour recording of candidate Yoon Seok-yue's wife in the middle of this month, which was very explosive. The first thing that attracted attention was its bribery of journalists. Yin Xiyue's wife promised that as long as she helped Yin Xiyue to run for the election, continue to support Yin Xiyue in public opinion, and fight against opponents, the reporter would receive a reward worth 100 million won after her husband successfully ascended to the presidency in the future.
Then in the lady's call, the so-called belief in witchcraft was also mentioned. This kind of thing, which is likely to curse the opponents of the campaign, immediately caused a lot of criticism. Although they said they had completely eliminated the wizards in the election team, the heat of the controversy did not abate. Naturally, the ruling party's candidate team did not miss this good opportunity, and immediately sued Yin Xiyue in the local court.
Former President Park Geun-hye
In addition, Yoon Seok-wook's wife also spoke directly about Park Geun-hye's previous impeachment in the phone call. She claimed that the enemies were all from within, and that the real reason for the female president's ouster was not the current president, Moon Jae-in, but the conservative forces that had long been dissatisfied with Park Geun-hye.
As soon as this remark came out, it quickly reminded the South Korean people of the "girlfriend interference" incident in 2016. This wife is so deeply involved in the operation of her husband's campaign team, not only mentioning feudal superstitions, but also directly talking about politics, which is very similar to the style of Park Geun-hye's girlfriend. Of course, the ruling party candidate Lee Jae-ming is not without problems. Since its alleged scandal was revealed, three direct contacts of the incident have died.
Although even President Moon Jae-in came out to say that the three deaths had nothing to do with Lee Jae-ming, he hoped that everyone would not implicate them in politics. But at such a sensitive point in time, it is difficult not to be suspicious. As for former President Park Geun-hye, who has been released from prison, it is likely to become the final winner of this presidency.
Judging only by her popular book release, the female president still has a high approval rating in South Korea. She also said she would make a speech in early February, most likely announcing a return to politics. If Park Geun-hye returns, it will not be difficult for her to get back to power in view of the current chaotic state of South Korean politics.
Part of the source: Hubei Radio and Television