Ju Ho-young "The Corruption Investigation Office is a 'Monstrous Judicial Organization'... Cannot Agree to Its Launch"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the United Future Party, criticized the Democratic Party of Korea on the 28th, saying, "Is the National Assembly a rubber stamp that stamps approval at the president's word?" and asked, "Have we returned to the Yushin National Assembly?"

On the same day, Floor Leader Joo wrote on Facebook, "The president issued an administrative order to the legislature to 'pass the third supplementary budget by July 3rd,'" adding, "If the ruling party's momentum continues, a budget of 35 trillion won will be passed within five days in the National Assembly, which has not even formed the Budget and Accounts Committee."

Regarding the third supplementary budget, Floor Leader Joo stated, "We have never heard an explanation from the executive branch," and added, "The president's verbal promise to activate the ruling-opposition-government consultative body and meet anytime when issues arise has become a dishonored note."

Floor Leader Joo pointed out, "'Launching the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) by July 15th' is another administrative order from the president," and said, "Our party cannot agree to the launch of the CIO due to many unconstitutional elements."

He said, "The National Assembly can impeach the president and ministers, but the CIO chief is not subject to impeachment," and added, "We cannot allow a monstrous judicial body, unchecked by the National Assembly, to fall into the president's hands."

Floor Leader Joo said, "The only thing the opposition floor leader hears every day is threats to 'push through with 176 seats,'" and stated, "The opposition and the people want an explanation from the president."

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