"No One in the Democratic Party Can Beat Han Donghoon": Han Responds Unexpectedly to Lee Haneul’s Remark

Previously Called Him a "Fellow YouTuber" and Criticized Him

Han Donghoon Responds by Posting a DJ DOC Song

DJ DOC group member Lee Haneul predicted that officials from the Democratic Party of Korea would find it difficult to go up against independent lawmaker Han Donghoon. In response, Han himself replied, "I'm a fan."

On the 13th, Lee Haneul spoke about the current political scene on his YouTube channel and stated, "No matter who comes forward from the Democratic Party, whether it's leader Kim Minseok or lawmaker Song Younggil, none of them will be able to compete with Han Donghoon." He then recalled how he had often criticized and mocked Han in the past, joking, "I think I'm in trouble now. I've always teased him, but if Han Donghoon really makes it, I'll be in trouble."

DJ DOC group member Lee Ha-neul predicted that the Democratic Party of Korea members would have difficulty competing against independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon, to which Han responded directly, "I am a fan." Han Dong-hoon's Facebook

As the video gained traction online, Han responded directly as well. He posted a screenshot of Lee Haneul's comments on his social media, using the DJ DOC hit song "Dance with DOC" as background music. Alongside it, he wrote a brief message: "I'm a fan. Fighting!" Lee Haneul, who has generally shown support for President Lee Jaemyung and the Democratic Party of Korea, has previously made sharp remarks towards Han Donghoon.

In the past, he had said about Han, "I don't consider him a politician," and added, "I think he's more like a fellow YouTuber," demonstrating a consistently critical attitude. This has made the latest exchange between the two draw even greater attention.

Kim Seungwon, nominee for Minister of Justice, is arriving at the confirmation hearing preparation office set up in Jeokseon Hyundai Building, Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 7th. Photo by Jo Yongjun

Meanwhile, Han Donghoon has recently drawn political attention by leading the charge in raising allegations regarding the so-called "new drug approval lobby" surrounding Kim Seungwon, nominee for Minister of Justice. Han has released a recorded phone call and investigative materials, claiming that on October 12, 2021, nominee Kim received a request from Mr. Yang, who was identified as a "broker," to expedite clinical trial approval for Genencell's COVID-19 treatment. Kim then reportedly conveyed the request to Kim Ganglip, the head of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety at the time.

Independent lawmaker Han Donghoon is speaking about nominee Kim Seungwon for Minister of Justice at Rodendor Hall in the National Assembly on the 7th. Photo by Yoon Dongju

Based on this, Han argues that Kim Seungwon's actions went beyond merely passing on a civil petition and constitute de facto lobbying, raising the possibility of applying third-party bribery charges. Kim, however, denies the allegations, stating that he only conveyed the company's difficulties to the drug agency chief as part of supporting domestic drug development aimed at preventing capital flight. Additionally, Kim has questioned whether the investigative materials released by Han were obtained through proper legal channels. The National Assembly's confirmation hearing for Kim Seungwon is scheduled for the 15th.

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