United Future Party Responds to Calls for Expulsion of Gwanghwamun Rally Attendees: "That's the Democratic Party's Claim"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Bae Jun-young, spokesperson for the United Future Party, stated on the 18th regarding the Democratic Party of Korea's demand to expel participants of the Gwanghwamun rally, "We will take a look, but that is the Democratic Party's claim."

Spokesperson Bae said on MBC Radio's 'Kim Jong-bae's Focus' that day, "Our party has never encouraged participation at the party level."

Bae said, "For the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the metropolitan area, all citizens must actively cooperate with the government's quarantine measures. I believe there should be no exceptions. However, on the other hand, the voices of criticism against the government from the many people who were in Gwanghwamun should be humbly accepted by the government and the ruling party."

Regarding the position on attendance by current and former lawmakers, Bae said, "Our party's position is as I just mentioned."

Regarding the Blue House's proposal for a meeting with party leaders, Bae said, "From our perspective, we question whether it was a sincere and polite invitation or an event to put us on display," and added, "I think setting a date is not the best course unless there is a prior change in the Blue House's attitude."

Regarding Kim Won-woong, president of the Liberation Association's 'cleansing pro-Japanese' Liberation Day commemorative speech, Bae said, "The demand for (Kim's) resignation is natural and not just political rhetoric," and added, "He must take responsibility for the disgraceful remarks made on Liberation Day, and there is also a violation of the Liberation Association's bylaws regarding political neutrality that has occurred over time."

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