Ahn Cheol-soo: "Gaecheonjeol Rally Should Be Canceled Unless It Is Not an Assistant to the Moon Administration"

"People Power Party Should Request Members to Refrain from Participating in Rallies"
"This Chuseok, Only Hearts Should Travel, Not Bodies"
"President Moon Must Immediately Dismiss Choo Mi-ae"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, stated on the 10th regarding the conservative groups’ Gaecheonjeol rally, “No one has the right to put others’ lives and safety at risk. While it is important to raise voices opposing the government, we must first consider the concerns of many citizens worried about the spread of COVID-19,” and added, “If the rally organizers are not helpers of the Moon Jae-in administration, I hope they will immediately cancel the Gaecheonjeol rally entirely.”

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Ahn said, “The practical effect is minimal,” and “Large-scale rallies held in downtown areas will make moderate citizens uneasy and turn them away, ultimately only giving the Moon Jae-in administration a good excuse.”

Ahn urged the People Power Party, saying, “Please clarify your stance on the Gaecheonjeol rally more clearly than you did for the Liberation Day rally,” and “If there are party officials or district committee chairpersons attending the rally, there should be a policy to impose severe disciplinary actions such as expulsion. Please also request party members to refrain from participating in the rally.”

Ahn emphasized, “The novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) situation is still not safe. Unfortunately, this Chuseok should be a holiday where only hearts, not bodies, travel,” and “The government should not only urge for a Chuseok without travel but also clearly inform the public about these issues in advance.”

Regarding Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae, Ahn criticized, “I ask President Moon Jae-in, how long will you allow Minister Choo, whom more than half of the people want to resign, to remain?” and “Will you take action only after the administration is completely ruined, and the flames of dissatisfaction toward the president and the ruling party spread uncontrollably in front of the Blue House?”

Ahn said, “If you mistakenly believe that you can overcome this crisis by distracting the public’s attention with another divide-and-conquer tactic, such methods will no longer work,” and “Do not hesitate and immediately dismiss Minister Choo. She should be thoroughly investigated as a private citizen to leave no suspicion behind.”

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