Joo Gwang-deok: "Kwon Seong-dong's Legislative Ability is 'Top Class'... Requesting Reconsideration of Nomination Cutoff"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Joo Gwang-deok, a member of the Future United Party, requested a rehearing from the nomination committee regarding Representative Kwon Seong-dong, who was cut off (excluded from nomination) on the 10th.

On the 11th, Representative Joo held a press conference at the National Assembly Press Hall and stated, "I earnestly request a more in-depth review by taking a closer look at the opinions of the members of the National Assembly and the local public sentiment once again." Representative Kwon was cut off from the Gangneung constituency by the nomination committee on the 10th. Issues included his investigation related to the Kangwon Land employment solicitation corruption case and his role as the impeachment prosecutor during former President Park Geun-hye's impeachment.

He evaluated, "In my opinion, Representative Kwon's legislative capabilities are top-class among the 300 members of the National Assembly," adding, "His expertise is outstanding, his legislative activity evaluations are at the highest level, and his political and administrative judgment skills are superior to any other member. As a political leader, his courage to overcome risks and hardships is also the best."

Regarding the moral allegations such as the Kangwon Land employment solicitation, he emphasized that all charges were concluded as not guilty. Representative Joo said, "The fact that he was acquitted in both the first and second trials indicates many problems with the prosecution's investigation," and added, "The Kangwon Land case trial was a political oppression against a diligent opposition lawmaker. A special investigation team was formed at the president's order for a large-scale investigation, but all charges were acquitted."

He continued, "As the chairman of the Judiciary Committee under the relevant laws, it was only legal duty to serve as the impeachment prosecutor," and said, "As a three-term lawmaker with outstanding and excellent political skills, I could not accept as a colleague that he was cut off based on unreasonable and non-objective criteria."

Representative Joo said, "The nomination committee must have made judgments with much effort and perspective, but it is not omniscient," and requested, "I earnestly ask for a thorough rehearing by comprehensively considering fellow lawmakers, the political circle, journalists, and the local public sentiment in Gangneung."

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