Yoo Si-min Critiques President Lee's Overconfidence in Unity Efforts

Yoo Si-min, former chairman of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation, commented on President Lee Jae-myung's emphasis on inclusivity and efforts to expand support among centrist and conservative voters. He stated, "While it is desirable for the president to be a leader for all, it seems that his confidence may have been excessive."

According to political sources, Yoo made these remarks during a June 26 appearance on the YouTube channel 'Kim Eo-jun's Dasboida.' He noted that President Lee frequently uses terms like 'president for everyone' and 'inclusivity and unity.'

Yoo explained, "What the supporters who fervently backed the president wanted was an expansion, not a complete overhaul. They were okay with adding another floor to a three-story house, but it seems the president aimed for a complete reconstruction."

He continued, "To undertake a reconstruction, one must demolish the existing structure. Critics have been brought in to dismantle the core supporters of the democratic reform camp, which has been under attack." This comment appears to reference online assaults by the so-called 'New Lee Jae-myung' faction against prominent figures associated with former President Moon Jae-in, including Yoo Si-min and others.

Yoo added, "The immune cells should be fighting off external bacteria or viruses, but for about a year, they have been attacking their own normal cells. As a result, I diagnose that there are now metabolic issues."

He pointed out that public disparagement of former presidents has been openly occurring within the party for over six months, with no one stepping up to confront it. He mentioned a term circulating now, 'Moon-bashing bonus,' suggesting that criticizing Moon Jae-in earns political points.

Yoo remarked, "What is happening in the Democratic Party now is quite similar to when the People Power Party circulated a petition against Na Kyung-won’s candidacy in the past. What is the difference from when they threatened Ahn Cheol-soo by saying, 'If you do nothing, nothing will happen'?"

He clarified, "I am not trying to criticize the president harshly. I have considered him a fairly decent supporter and still do. The only person who can cleanse this autoimmune disease is the president himself. Just carry out the prosecution reform. 'Lee Jae-myung will do it,' right? It’s not too late."