People's Party: "The ruling party reluctantly mentions the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions... a typical case of double standards"

"COVID-19, Are Pro-Government Officials Exempt?"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 25th, the People’s Party criticized Kim Tae-nyeon, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, who said, “We strongly request the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) to recommend diagnostic testing to all participants of the rally,” stating, “It is a typical example of double standards to reluctantly mention COVID-19 diagnostic testing only after reports of confirmed cases among KCTU rally attendees.”

On the same day, Ahn Hye-jin, spokesperson for the People’s Party, said in a statement, “Do pro-government officials think COVID-19 will somehow avoid them?”

Spokesperson Ahn pointed out, “Just as disaster alert messages were repeatedly sent to the entire nation urging all participants of the Gwanghwamun rally to undergo COVID-19 diagnostic testing, the same vigilance and concern should have been applied immediately to KCTU rally attendees,” adding, “Regardless of ruling or opposition parties, or even before discussing progressive or conservative lines, any rally participant should have been immediately covered by quarantine measures.”

Ahn stated, “It has already been three years since the current administration took power, and as the floor leader of the ruling party holding 180 seats, it is only proper to show a responsible attitude by saying, ‘Everything is my fault’ at this point,” and added, “The entire nation no longer wants to see the disgraceful act of dividing the country into ‘my side’ and ‘your side,’ and blaming others unconditionally for rising housing prices, floods, and even COVID-19.”

Spokesperson Ahn concluded, “Before the COVID-19 situation worsens to its worst, we hope the ruling party will stop politicizing the pandemic and instead demonstrate a dignified, fair, and just attitude by sincerely and responsibly dedicating themselves to the health, life, and safety of every citizen.”

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