Yoon Yeo-jun, chairperson of the Democratic Party of Korea's election commission, said on the 13th, "The qualities of a leader are centered on morality and competence, but in times of crisis, while morality is important, utility is even more critical." Yoon spoke on SBS, noting, "The country's situation is very difficult. In such circumstances, the highest responsible person in governance must have the capability to enhance governance efficiency."

Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party of Korea presidential candidate, and Yoon Yeo-jun, the chairman of the central election committee, are conversing at the launching ceremony of the 21st presidential election central election committee held at the National Assembly member's office building in Yeouido, Seoul, on Oct. 30. /Courtesy of News1

Yoon noted, "A leader who can enhance ability and efficiency is far more important than morality," adding, "In that regard, there is no one to compete with Lee Jae-myung in enhancing governance efficiency." He also addressed the severe internal strife experienced by the People Power Party due to candidate replacements, stating, "We are not a party that relies on the mistakes or failures of others to conduct elections," and emphasized, "We are preparing thoroughly."

He distanced himself from discussions within the party regarding "majority vote rate" and "highest vote rate ever." Yoon commented on the results showing that this candidate achieved a majority in some presidential candidate surveys, saying, "In a diversified democratic society, hoping for more than that is too excessive. Where is 50%?"

In response to criticism that the Democratic Party's pressure on Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae to resign voluntarily infringes on the separation of powers, he stated, "The judiciary may launch political offensives at any time, so I want to prevent that," adding, "It is not that I do not understand the principle of the separation of powers." He further mentioned, "If there is a considerable possibility of that, we cannot just sit back and watch."

Regarding the Democratic Party's push for an amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, which centers on "suspending criminal trials upon presidential election victory" for the purpose of delaying the candidate's trial, Yoon remarked, "There is validity to the concerns of those looking to create that law, but the party will be sensitive to how the public perceives it," and added, "I am not overly worried."

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