Yoon Geon-young said, "Trust has been broken and public opinion has worsened... We need to get rid of the prosecution's case and the re-election constitutional amendment."
On October 13th, Yoo Geon-young, a member of the Democratic Party, expressed his thoughts on the recent deterioration of public opinion and its impact on President Lee Jae-myung's administration. He emphasized that for the core issue of the recent decrease in public trust, a clear resolution is necessary. This was interpreted as President Lee Jae-myung's need to make his stance on the controversy surrounding the cancellation of the presidential term limits and the re-election reform more apparent, preventing further amplification of the controversy.
On the same day, Yoo Geon-young posted on Facebook, suggesting that the presidential press conference should occur soon. He cautioned against any lingering doubts and urged the administration not to lose momentum. He stated that while the administration is advancing, it should not try to outperform the people. Instead, it should fully embrace the people's voices as the primary step.
He further advised against making compromises, such as phrases like "I will compromise" or "I have already made significant concessions." He emphasized that removing the remnants of past mistakes and cleaning up the issues that compromise the administration's trust is crucial. Yoo Geon-young repeatedly highlighted the importance of proactive explanations to rebuild trust, stating that it might help in changing their minds about their departure.
He also suggested that if there are policy errors, the administration should seek understanding and make a policy transition to start anew, but rebuilding trust would be a challenging task. He advised that instead of trying to revive the lost confidence, the administration should present itself honestly, regardless of how rough or plain it may be.
He believed that the only way to win back the wavering support is through the sincerity of the president. He concluded by advising that even if it sounds harsh, it would be better to show it as it is, directly facing the people and communicating sincerity through the president's words.
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