Joo Ho-young: "Jin Sung-jun's Remarks, Hypocrisy of the Regime... Kim Hyun-mi Should Resign on Her Own" (Summary)

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[Asia Economy Reporters Lee Ji-eun and Kim Hye-min] Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the United Future Party, criticized Democratic Party lawmaker Jin Sung-jun's remark that "house prices will not fall," saying, "This administration's hypocrisy is severe." He also pointed out that Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Hyun-mi "should resign immediately."

On the 17th, Joo met with reporters at the National Assembly main building and said, "What is there for me to say? (Lawmaker Jin) has worked in the Blue House and also served as the Deputy Mayor of Seoul," expressing his criticism.

He added, "Besides that, your (reporters') sensibilities are dead. Should we keep a minister who says 'all policies are working well'?" He continued, "If they say the policies are working but house prices keep rising, it only means they have nothing more to do," directly criticizing Minister Kim.

He went on, "Can we leave such a person as minister?" and added, "(Reporters) should aim precisely when writing." The United Future Party had earlier included in their top 10 agenda items, aligned with President Moon Jae-in's opening speech, a question about whether they intend to hold Minister Kim responsible for the failure of real estate policies.

At a meeting with reporters shortly after Constitution Day events, Floor Leader Joo said, "Lawmaker Jin is someone who worked in the Blue House and served as Deputy Mayor of Seoul under this administration. So I believe he spoke sincerely, as in '취중진정발 (醉中眞情發, revealing one's true feelings when drunk).'"

He continued, "Even if the government uses all policies, they cannot control house prices. They need to change direction," adding, "The public is more angry because they admit to failing to control house prices while only implementing policies that trouble the people."

Regarding whether the party will propose a motion to dismiss Minister Kim, he said, "First, we urge her to resign voluntarily. If that does not happen, we hope the appointing authority, the president, will dismiss her. If that still does not work, we will consider exercising a motion to dismiss."

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