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Myung Tae-gyun, a key figure in the suspicion of President Yoon Seok-yeol’s ‘interference in nominations’, said that he was confident that President Yoon (candidate at the time) would win the People Power Party primary based on the 2021 ‘Palm King’ incident and seeing the response of the competing candidates at that time. appeared. He pointed out that other candidates failed to attack President Yoon’s shamanic practice similar to ‘Yamae’ (Nallim) and claimed that ‘Cheongong’, a fortune telling technique, is just a child’s level to him.
According to a transcript obtained by the Kyunghyang Shinmun from the Democratic Party of Korea on the 23rd, in a conversation with an acquaintance in early October 2021, after the 5th TV debate of the People Power Party primary, Mr. Myeong was asked, ‘Who will be president?’ and responded, “It is already done. “President Yoon Seok-yeol was confirmed on September 26,” he said. September 26th was the day when the third TV debate of the People Power Party’s presidential primary candidates took place, and President Yoon participated in the debate wearing a prince on his palm. President Yoon’s side explained at the time that this act was written by a supporter as encouragement, but controversy continued over who was responsible for the act.
When an acquaintance asked Mr. Myeong if he could be a monk, he said, “People like monk Cheongong are just children to us,” and claimed, “People like that can’t talk to me.” He continued, “Even people who ate with Kim Jong-in can’t even say a word in front of me. “I recognize Geumma,” he added. At the time, one media outlet reported that when President Yoon and Kim Jong-in, former chairman of the People Power Party’s Emergency Response Committee, had a luncheon meeting, Noh Byeong-han, director of the Korea Future Forecasting Institute and a fortune teller, was present.
In the following conversation, Mr. Myeong cited the controversy over the character ‘King’ on the palm as the background for being confident of winning the primary. He said to former lawmaker Yoo Seung-min, who was President Yoon’s rival, “You’re a fool, you’re a fool” and added, “(When the prince was confirmed) ‘Oh my gosh, Candidate Yoon, I know a fortune teller, but if you use the prince like that, it will backfire.’ You can’t do it with vegetables. “Kids are getting good at getting tattoos these days, so if they said, ‘From now on, I’ll just go where it’s allowed,’ wouldn’t Seok-Yeol Yoon end up becoming a hobbyist and a hobbyist?” Taking advantage of the prince controversy, he said, “They should have tried to beat him while pretending to protect him.” Regarding Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo, another competing candidate, he said, “(Candidate Hong) cannot become president because he is an astounding person.”
Regarding the record of this conversation, the Democratic Party said, “Mr. Myung suddenly mentions the Palm Prince controversy while talking about magic, which can be interpreted as meaning that this incident was an opportunity to confirm the president.” However, they added, “However, the rival candidate’s response to the Palm Prince He explained, “Because it is immature, there is room for interpretation to mean that it is the same as confirming the president.”
The fact that Mr. Myeong emphasized his superiority by mentioning Cheon Gong and Major General Noh Byeong-han shows the possibility that many fortunetellers tried to establish a close relationship with President Yoon and his wife. Recently, a famous Myungri scholar in Gangnam, Seoul, claimed in an interview with the Hankyoreh, “There are many Myungri scholars and shamans whom Mrs. Kim Geon-hee seeks advice on public decisions.”
**Point:** Myung Tae-gyun asserts that the ”Palm King” incident solidified his belief in President Yoon’s victory, while simultaneously criticizing other candidates’ responses as “immature.”
## World Today News: Exclusive Interview on the “Palm King” and Political Influence
**Introduction:**
Today we are joined by two distinguished guests to discuss a recent revelation surrounding President Yoon Seok-yeol’s 2021 presidential campaign and the alleged involvement of Myung Tae-gyun, a key figure in the “suspicion of involvement in Ms. Kim Kun-hee’s nomination.” Our guests are [Guest 1 Name & Credentials], and [Guest 2 Name & Credentials].
**Section 1: The “Palm King” Incident and its Significance**
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Myeong has stated that the “Palm King” incident, where President Yoon displayed a character drawn on his palm during a TV debate, solidified his belief in President Yoon’s victory. How do you interpret this statement in light of Mr. Myeong’s alleged connections to fortune tellers and his perceived confidence in President Yoon’s success even before the primaries?
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Myeong described other presidential candidates’ responses to the “Palm King” incident as “immature.” Do you agree with this assessment? What does this incident reveal about the dynamics of the 2021 campaign and the role public perception played?
**Section 2: Political Favoritism and the Influence of Fortune Telling**
* **Interviewer:** The article mentions Myung Tae-gyun’s apparent disdain for fortune tellers like “Cheongong” and Noh Byeong-han, calling them “children,” yet claims he himself sought advice from these figures. What is the significance of this apparent contradiction, and what does it suggest about the influence of fortune-telling within political circles?
* **Interviewer:** A prominent Myungri scholar has alleged that Ms. Kim Kun-hee, the First Lady, seeks advice from various fortune tellers on public policy matters. How do you assess these claims, and what are the potential implications for a democratic society when reliance on such practices influences government decisions?
**Section 3: The Relationship Between Politics and Superstition**
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Myeong’s assertions about fortune telling raise questions about the intersection of politics and superstition. How prevalent is this phenomenon in Korean politics, and what factors contribute to its existence?
* **Interviewer:** Do you believe this incident reflects a broader trend in Korean society towards spiritual and mystical beliefs? What are the potential dangers and benefits of allowing these practices to influence political discourse and decision-making?
**Concluding remarks:**
Thank you to our guests for providing valuable insight into this complex and thought-provoking issue. We encourage our readers to engage in respectful dialog and critical thinking as we continue to explore the evolving landscape of Korean politics.