Minjoo, Files 'Opti List' Publicly and Files Ethics Complaint Against Yusangbeom... "Doubts About Lawmaker's Qualifications"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] The Democratic Party of Korea announced that it will file a complaint with the National Assembly Ethics Committee against Yusangbeom, a member of the People Power Party, who disclosed the 'Optimus Fund Investor List' containing names matching key ruling party figures.

On the morning of the 20th, Jeon Jaesu, Senior Deputy Representative of the Democratic Party, said at the National Assembly inspection countermeasure meeting, "The so-called list of Optimus Fund investors included government ruling party figures. However, it was confirmed that the list contained namesakes," and added, "We demand a public apology and disciplinary action against People Power Party member Yusangbeom."

He criticized, "In the case of Assemblyman Kim Jinpyo, he clearly warned Yusangbeom in advance that he was not the person, but the name was still disclosed," and said, "Hiding behind parliamentary immunity to launch baseless personal attacks on government ruling party figures is low-level politics that makes one doubt the qualifications of a lawmaker."

Park Seongjun, the Democratic Party's floor spokesperson, said in a briefing immediately after the meeting, "At today's inspection countermeasure meeting, we demanded a public apology and disciplinary action against Assemblyman Yoo, and furthermore, the Democratic Party plans to file a complaint against Yusangbeom with the National Assembly Ethics Committee."

When asked about the 'filing deadline,' he said, "It is within 10 days, so I think it will be done today or tomorrow." When asked about 'if Assemblyman Yoo issues a public apology,' he firmly stated, "The complaint will proceed regardless of the apology."

Regarding plans for legal action against Assemblyman Yoo, he said, "The party will not file a lawsuit; individual lawmakers will decide whether to sue on their own." He added, "A party-level lawsuit is impossible, and the maximum authority the party can exercise within the floor is to file a complaint with the Ethics Committee."

When asked if the People Power Party had expressed regret, he replied, "As far as I know, there has been no such expression yet. It seems they did not fact-check."

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