Han Dong-hoon Challenges Cho Kuk to Debate Over Daejang-dong Case, Accuses Him of Avoiding Accountability
SEOUL, August 15 – Former People Power Party CEO Han Dong-hoon renewed his call for a public debate with former Cho Kuk Reform Party Emergency Response Committee Chairman Cho Kuk regarding the abandonment of appeals in the ‘Daejang-dong incident,’ accusing Cho Kuk of attempting to evade scrutiny following his criticism of a potential Liberation Day pardon.
Han Dong-hoon alleges Cho Kuk initiated the current dispute by questioning the handling of funds in the Daejang-dong case and suggesting victims pursue civil lawsuits. He claims his debate proposal stemmed directly from Cho Kuk’s initial comments. In a facebook post at approximately 7:26 p.m. on August 15th,Han Dong-hoon stated,”Mr. Cho Kuk seems to have forgotten, but I didn’t suddenly ask you to discuss it…my debate proposal started because of nonsense.”
The former People Power Party CEO further asserted that Cho Kuk is potentially aligning himself with figures linked to President Lee Jae-myung in exchange for a “preferential pardon,” and warned that refusing the debate would invalidate any gains made through such support. “Mr. Cho Kuk might potentially be actively siding with the Daejangdong gang…to pay for the food he received from President Lee Jae-myung through a preferential pardon…but if he runs away like this, all the money he has earned so far will be lost,” Han wrote.
This exchange follows Han Dong-hoon’s earlier proposal on August 12th and a subsequent offer made during Cho kuk’s appearance on the Sampro TV YouTube channel, where Han suggested an open discussion during the broadcast. Cho Kuk responded indirectly at approximately 4:15 p.m. on August 15th, stating on Facebook, “I have no intention of responding to Mr. Han Dong-hoon’s whining,” and declaring he would not engage.
Han Dong-hoon reiterated his willingness to debate any topic chosen by Cho Kuk, adding a pointed request: “Also, please talk without crying.” The Daejang-dong incident centers on allegations of corruption and irregularities in a land development project in the Daejang-dong area of Seongnam, South Korea. The case has become a major political issue, with accusations leveled against figures associated with both the Democratic Party and the People Power Party.
