Jang Je-won: "180 Seats, Is It a Pro-Kim Jong-un Party... President Should Apologize"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Jang Je-won, a member of the People Power Party, raised his voice toward the Democratic Party of Korea, saying, "Is the Democratic Party with 180 seats a party representing the people, or a party representing Kim Jong-un?" He demanded that President Moon Jae-in apologize for the Yeonpyeong Island shelling incident.

On the 28th, Jang said on Facebook, "In the face of the invasion of the lives and property of the people and the territory of the Republic of Korea, the phrase 'inter-Korean peace' is nothing but wordplay."

He addressed the Democratic Party lawmakers, saying, "The Democratic Party and its followers are pouring out absurd remarks such as whether Kim Jong-un's (Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea) petty paper apology is honorable, praising Kim Jong-un as an 'enlightened monarch,' saying 'North Korea is changing,' 'This is an opportunity to open the door to dialogue,' 'Are you saying we should go to war now?' and 'If war breaks out, only Japan and native pro-Japanese collaborators will be pleased.'" He questioned, "Do they think that a paper apology sent by Kim Jong-un can be exchanged for the precious lives of our people?" This was a remark targeting Yoo Si-min, director of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation, who used the term "enlightened monarch."

Jang said, "If exchanging Kim Jong-un's petty paper apology for the lives of the people is peace, I firmly reject such peace," and raised his voice, "The president must immediately apologize to the people and take corresponding retaliatory measures against North Korea without delay."

He added, "The Democratic Party should immediately agree to adopt a resolution condemning North Korea and accept the urgent current issue inquiry demanded by the People Power Party," and said, "The Moon Jae-in administration and the Democratic Party, who have forgotten the reason for the nation's existence, will surely be judged by the people."

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