Joint offensive against Lee Jae-myung

[Anchor]

A notable point in the debate today (May 18) was the concentrated offensive by candidates Kim Moon-soo and Lee Jun-seok against candidate Lee Jae-myung.

In particular, the issue of martial law responsibility heated up the exchanges between the candidates.

Kim Yu-dae reports.

[Report]

Candidate Lee Jae-myung started the debate with favorable remarks towards candidate Kwon Young-guk.

[Kwon Young-guk/Democratic Labor Party Presidential Candidate: "This debate is essentially a 1 to 3 structure."]

[Lee Jae-myung/Democratic Party Presidential Candidate: "It's not 1 to 3, so please don't feel too lonely."]

When candidate Kwon questioned candidate Kim Moon-soo about martial law responsibility, candidate Lee Jun-seok intervened.

[Kwon Young-guk/Democratic Labor Party Presidential Candidate: "Shouldn't you apologize to the public and resign?"]

[Kim Moon-soo/People Power Party Presidential Candidate: "What you're saying is a bit excessive."]

[Lee Jun-seok/Reform Party Presidential Candidate: "Moderator, isn't this a debate on the economy?"]

Candidate Lee Jae-myung defended candidate Kwon.

[Lee Jae-myung/Democratic Party Presidential Candidate: "Candidate Kwon Young-guk is saying that the economy has worsened because of the insurrection."]

A debate also ensued over Lee Jae-myung's so-called 'hotel economy theory.'

[Lee Jun-seok/Reform Party Presidential Candidate: "You said that even if hotel reservations are canceled, as long as money circulates, the economy will revive, which is a bizarre economic theory of just pumping money."]

[Lee Jae-myung/Democratic Party Presidential Candidate: "That was an extremely simplified example in my explanation for the need for economic flow..."]

Candidate Lee Jun-seok also encouraged a joint response from candidate Kim Moon-soo.

[Lee Jun-seok/Reform Party Presidential Candidate: "Circulating local currency like this without growth...?"]

[Kim Moon-soo/People Power Party Presidential Candidate: "The very idea is wrong. It would lead to significant moral hazard and damage our economy..."]

Candidate Lee Jae-myung criticized both Kim Moon-soo and Lee Jun-seok, calling their statements extreme assertions.

[Lee Jae-myung/Democratic Party Presidential Candidate: "I don't know if this is a common characteristic of those from the People Power Party."]

Candidate Kim Moon-soo targeted Lee Jae-myung's trial regarding remittance to North Korea.

[Kim Moon-soo/People Power Party Presidential Candidate: "Is it possible for a governor to be unaware of a deputy governor's prison sentence? In such a situation, how can you revive the economy...?"]

Candidate Lee Jae-myung countered that it was a 'frivolous indictment' that he was unaware of.

[Lee Jae-myung/Democratic Party Presidential Candidate: "When your campaign received illegal political funds in the millions, you were found not guilty by claiming ignorance, right?"]

KBS News, Kim Yu-dae.