Kim Geun-sik to Kim Jong-min, who defends Chu: "You should read at least an Introduction to Political Science before doing politics"

On the morning of July 16, at the Future United Party's 'Second Meeting of the Advisory Panel for National Intelligence Service Director Nominee Park Ji-won and Intelligence Committee Members' held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, Advisory Panel Chairman Kim Geun-sik is speaking.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Juhee] Kim Geunsik, the head of the People Power Party's Songpa-byeong district in Seoul, sharply criticized Kim Jongmin, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea who defended Minister of Justice Chu Mi-ae amid allegations of preferential military leave for her son, saying, "I hope lawmakers understand what their job is before overdoing it."

Earlier, during the National Assembly's government inspection session held on the 14th, Rep. Kim sparked public outrage by spending 13 minutes solely defending Minister Chu.

In a post on his Facebook on the 15th, Kim Geunsik wrote, "Friend Jongmin, I hope you at least read an introduction to political science before engaging in politics," pointing out, "Fundamentally, the National Assembly's primary function is to supervise and check the executive branch."

He continued, "The National Assembly's government inspection session is the core function of the legislature's oversight and check on the executive branch," emphasizing, "Of course, there are legislative functions and functions of public discourse (justification), but the top priority is supervision of the executive branch according to the separation of powers."

Kim added, "Please faithfully perform the legislative functions, fulfill the fundamental role of a lawmaker, and diligently conduct government inspection sessions. Only after that should you take the lead in justification or public discourse," and criticized, "Isn't it acceptable to write a long post on Facebook or make claims in media interviews like I did about yesterday's government inspection session speech?"

He then advised Rep. Kim, "It seems you didn't attend the introduction to political science class in school, but even now, get a book and read it," expressing hope that he "grows into a proper politician."

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