Jiseongho: "Instead of Just Verbal Condemnation of North Korea, Stronger Sanctions Measures Must Be Established"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Ji Seong-ho, a member of the People Power Party from North Korea, demanded a strong response regarding the Yeonpyeong Island shelling incident, including filing a lawsuit against the North Korean regime at the International Court or creating strong sanctions against North Korea.

On the 25th, Ji issued a statement saying, "The government should not only express condolences, condemnation, apologies, and promises to prevent recurrence in words but must show it through actions."

He said, "While boasting of being one of the world's leading powers, it is questionable whether recurrence prevention is possible when the enemy country repeatedly threatens without taking any measures despite annihilating the lives and human rights of its citizens. If it were a normal country, a normal government, it should not just pledge firmness in the current situation but calmly face reality and make them pay the price," emphasizing this point.

Regarding this incident, Ji urged two measures domestically and internationally. He said, "I urge preparations to file a lawsuit against the North Korean regime at the International Court for various violations of international laws such as international human rights law, international humanitarian law, and the Geneva Conventions, which can be coordinated with the international community," and "I urge the creation of strong sanctions against North Korea, like the May 24 measures, which we can implement ourselves, so that we do not merely condemn in words but prepare ways to impose substantial pressure and responsibility on North Korea."

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