Using ‘unpredentedly’ strong words

Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl has officially started his high-profile Presidential candidacy today (June 29), four months after he stepped down as prosecutor general. He declared, “I will do my level best to rebuild justice and the rule of law in the Republic of Korea!”

Numerous supporters, photographers and reporters gather at the Yun Bong-gil Memorial Hall in Seocho-gu, Seoul where former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol announced his run for the Presidency.
Numerous supporters, photographers and reporters gather at the Yun Bong-gil Memorial Hall in Seocho-gu, Seoul where former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol announced his run for the Presidency.

Speaking at the Yoon Bong-gil Memorial Hall (a noted patriot of Korea south and north), Yoon made the statement vowing that the Moon Jae-in Administration had destroyed South Korea’s foundations.

A large number of supporters of former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol and reporters listen to the Yoon's speech to run for the Presidency. 
A large number of supporters of former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol and reporters listen to the Yoon's speech to run for the Presidency. 

Yoon said, “This small interest group formed by the incumbent regime and its components has privatized the power of the Republic of Korea and is now trying to establih a food chain that literally has no sense of responsibility or morality.

Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol (second from left) walks through the crowd to hold the press conference for his Presidential run.
Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol (second from left) walks through the crowd to hold the press conference for his Presidential run.

Then he declarred, “With common sense as my weapon, I will try to surely rebuild free democracy and the rule of law in Korea, which has literally fallen apart.” Then he added, “The value of justice, that could reverberate through different eras and generations must be restored!" 

A placard from the Yoon Seok-yeol fan club and a number of wreaths supporting Yoon are placed on the street.
A placard from the Yoon Seok-yeol fan club and a number of wreaths supporting Yoon are placed on the street.

"The Moon Jae-in government has not only privatized power but also tried to extend its reign to plunder the nation, which I can no longer watch with my arms folded!”
Then he said, “The Republic of Korea needs to stand up and resist the rule of the corrupt and incompetent force, and I am ready to sacrifice and dedicate everything for the people and the future of our nation.”

Numerous wreaths in support of former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol's declaration of candidacy are placed in front of the Yun Bong-gil Memorial Hall in Maheon, Seocho-gu, Seoul.
Numerous wreaths in support of former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol's declaration of candidacy are placed in front of the Yun Bong-gil Memorial Hall in Maheon, Seocho-gu, Seoul.
Special Feature Editor Song Bang-won
Special Feature Editor Song Bang-won

 

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