Justice Minister Park Beom-gye, who caused controversy by sharing an article that Ukraine President Zelensky was an "amateur," and that he did not anticipate a Russian invasion and heightened the crisis .



When asked about his thoughts on criticism that it was inappropriate to share an article highlighting the responsibility of Ukrainian President Zelensky at a meeting with reporters on the way to the Justice Ministry in Gwacheon this morning (28th), Minister Park said, I posted it (the article was posted on Twitter) in the sense that I had a point of view, but I don't have my opinion on it."



When asked, 'Isn't sharing the article on Twitter meaning that you agree with the purpose?', Minister Park said, "I don't think it's appropriate to talk about my opinion anymore. It was an article in the Dong-A Ilbo." shined on



On the 24th, Minister Park Bum-gye caused a controversy by sharing an article on his Twitter account titled "The 'amateur president' who raised the crisis without predicting the invasion of Russia" and left the phrase "in front of the war".



In this regard, criticism has been raised that it is inappropriate for the Minister of Justice, who is a member of the government's State Council, to share an article stating the responsibility of the Ukrainian president at a time when the Korean government has issued a statement condemning the illegal invasion of Russia.



In addition, given the situation where some Democratic Party figures are comparing candidate Yoon Seok-yeol, who has no political experience, with President Zelensky, the Minister of Justice, who is responsible for managing the presidential election fairly, was actually sending a partisan message. Criticism was also raised.



The day after Minister Park shared the article, on Reddit, a famous Anglo-American Internet community, the incumbent South Korea's Justice Minister shared an article titled "The 'amateur president' escalated the crisis because the 'amateur president' did not foresee the Russian invasion (South Korea's)" Current Minister of Justice shares a news titled 'Amateur President' who raised a crisis without predictiong the invasion of Russia)" was posted and the controversy spread.



Minister Park Bum-gye is not the only one who sparked controversy after discussing the responsibility or incompetence of the Ukrainian president in relation to the Russian invasion.



MBC-related 'Mbig News' also announced on the 25th that "Ukrainian President…

Leadership in Crisis”, but deleted the video after receiving criticism from Ukrainian broadcaster Olena Sidorchuk and viewers.



Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung also remarked in the presidential debate on the 25th of last month that "a novice politician became president, and the wind provoked Russia" and then the controversy spread. Everyone can see that he clearly criticized the invasion and was not disparaging the Ukrainian president, but was pointing out Yoon (Seok-yeol)'s unstable diplomacy and security adviser." It was because of my lack of expressiveness.”



(Reporter: Sohee Han, Composition: Dokyun Kim, Video coverage: Taehoon Kim, Editing: Mangil Han, Production: D Content Planning Department)