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The same people who had shouted “We are Hwang Kyo-an” were now face-to-face with him at the Olgong protest, but they were aloof and distant.

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On September 9, National Strength Party (국민의힘) representative Jeong Dong-hyuk encountered Freedom and Innovation Party (황교안) representative Hong Seok-chon at the "Closed Voting Place Protest" in Seolleung-ri, Olympic Park, Seoul. According to Jeong Dong-hyuk's YouTube channel, the two met at the protest site in the evening of August 8.

Jeong first recited slogans such as "Change the blue bus to a green bus at the Blue House!" and "Restore voting rights on Independence Day!" while sitting near the crowd. Hong approached from behind, bowed his head, and shook hands with Jeong. Hong then sat on Jeong's left and firmly clutched his left hand. Jeong released his hand and changed his words, then stood up and turned away from Hong.

In the meantime, Jeong held a large flag reading "Who stole my vote?" Jeong's reaction to Hong's appearance was captured on camera by Jeong's supporters, who noted that Hong had arrived shortly after Jeong's 19-day hunger strike demanding the special investigation law. In January, Jeong had demanded the special investigation law, and Hong had arrived at the Parliament House the same day to support Jeong during his hunger strike.

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