Politics · South Korea · 2 hrs ago
Opposition criticizes Lee's golf outing during Daegu supermarket collapse
A supermarket ceiling collapsed in Daegu, South Korea, on Saturday morning, injuring 38 people.
President Lee Jae Myung was playing golf with his family at a club in northern Seoul.
His office said he ordered thorough rescue operations after receiving reports of the collapse.
The main opposition People Power Party questioned whether he could properly respond while golfing.
The ruling Democratic Party said the outing was preparation for possible golf diplomacy with U.S. President Donald Trump and that Lee had carried out his duties.
Its lawmakers also said the president should be able to rest on his day off.
The parties remain divided over whether the outing was appropriate, and no further action is specified.
The main opposition People Power Party criticized President Lee Jae Myung for playing golf while a supermarket ceiling collapse in Daegu left 38 people injured.
The collapse happened on Saturday morning.
Cheong Wa Dae said Lee ordered thorough rescue operations from the golf course after receiving reports about the incident.
The ruling Democratic Party defended the outing as preparation for golf diplomacy with U.S. President Donald Trump and said Lee had fulfilled his duties.
- Who
- President Lee Jae Myung, the People Power Party and the Democratic Party.
- What
- The People Power Party criticized Lee's golf outing during a supermarket ceiling collapse in Daegu that injured 38 people.
- When
- The collapse and golf outing took place on Saturday; the opposition criticized Lee on Monday.
- Where
- The collapse was at a supermarket in Daegu. Lee visited Taereung Country Club in northern Seoul.
- Why
- The opposition questioned whether playing golf was appropriate while people were injured. The cause of the collapse is not stated.
People Power Party
Democratic Party
Lee's golf outing
People Power Party
The party questioned whether it was appropriate for Lee to play golf during the incident and whether he could receive reports and give directions in real time.
Democratic Party
The party said Lee had fulfilled his duties by receiving reports and issuing instructions.
Reason for the outing
People Power Party
The party rejected the explanation that the outing was preparation for a possible golf round with Donald Trump.
Democratic Party
A party spokesperson said the outing was part of preparations for golf diplomacy with Trump.
Is a single line of instruction given while playing golf the right attitude for the head of state responsible for people's lives?
Is it even possible to receive reports in real time and give directions while playing golf?
Instead of issuing an apology, Cheong Wa Dae and the Democratic Party deceived the public with the excuse that it was an extension of his official duties to prepare for a possible round of golf with U.S. President Donald Trump
A supermarket ceiling collapsed in Daegu, leaving 38 people injured.
Lee visited Taereung Country Club in northern Seoul with his family and, according to Cheong Wa Dae, ordered thorough rescue operations after receiving reports.
Cheong Wa Dae said Lee had issued the rescue order from the golf course.
The People Power Party criticized Lee's golf outing at a meeting of its supreme council.
- Injuries
- 38 people
- Incident location
- Supermarket in Daegu
- Golf course
- Taereung Country Club, northern Seoul
- President
- Lee Jae Myung
- Opposition party
- People Power Party
- Ruling party
- Democratic Party
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