Ju Ho-young: "'Jaeinsanseong', a Firewall Protecting the Moon Administration... Those Who Build Walls Will Perish"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] On the 11th, Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the People Power Party, criticized the police barricades installed around Gwanghwamun on Hangul Day, saying, "'Jaein Fortress' can it really be a firewall protecting the Moon Jae-in administration?"

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On the same day, Joo said on Facebook, "Because they know very well that it is not, the people of this administration are building even higher walls of communication breakdown," expressing his criticism.

He said, "Can the mouths of people angry at the government's arrogance, misrule, and tyranny be blocked by the 'Jaein Fortress'?" and "All citizens know that the administration, fearing criticism, used the COVID-19 quarantine as a reason to suppress protests."

He then quoted Genghis Khan's words, "He who builds a fortress will perish," and pointed out, "The people will now find other ways to raise their voices."

Joo continued, "The president sits with senior secretaries and ministers every week and reads from a piece of A4 paper. This is an order to subordinates, not communication with the people," adding, "When was the last time the president reported on national issues to the public in front of reporters at the Blue House? My memory is hazy. The people are being completely blocked from asking questions to the president."

He also criticized the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO), saying, "Barriers to protect the administration are being erected here and there. The CIO, an investigative agency of the administration, is said to be established soon," and questioned, "Can these things be devices to protect the president returning to his Yangsan residence in 2022?"

He emphasized, "Did the great Great Wall protect the Chinese dynasties? I hope the Jaein Fortress will not become a barrier that confines the president himself."

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