Lee Jae-jung "Ha Tae-kyung Focuses Only on Allegations Against Choo's Son... Regrets 'Sa-o-jeong' Remark"

Lee Jae-jung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, is declaring his candidacy for the Supreme Council member at a press conference held at the National Assembly Communication Hall last July. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Ju-hee] On the 15th, Lee Jae-jung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, expressed regret over Ha Tae-kyung, a member of the People Power Party, saying to Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo at the National Assembly's foreign affairs, unification, and security sector government questioning session, "You answer like a Sa-o-jeong."

In an interview with YTN Radio's 'Lee Dong-hyung's News Face-off' on the same day, Lee said, "The National Assembly's role is that of a watchdog, and although government questioning grants many powers to lawmakers, I wish they would refrain from making remarks that could give the answering ministers personal attacks or humiliating feelings."

He added, "It was like repeatedly asking the (Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo) questions as if solving exam problems," and "Ha Tae-kyung would not be uninterested in balanced inquiries across foreign affairs, unification, and security, so it was regrettable and unfortunate why he focused only on that part."

Regarding the repeated questions about allegations of preferential treatment during Minister Choo Mi-ae's son's military service at the government questioning held that day, Lee pointed out, "There were opposition lawmakers who focused their questions on foreign affairs, security, and unification, but what made people frown was that the questions and disputes that appeared unsightly continued in the process of repeating content already confirmed through answers."

On the opposition party's demand for Minister Choo's resignation, he said, "When demanding resignation, the public agrees only when certain corresponding conditions are met," and "We should wait to see the results of the prosecution investigation and then speak."

He added, "Right now, it seems to be an offensive within a prearranged framework solely for political attacks," and "Even after the prosecution investigation results are announced, it should not continue in the same manner."

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