Kim Tae-nyeon: "If the Opposition Delays the Corruption Investigation Office, We Will Respond Firmly"

Will Not Prejudge Opposition's Intent
Regarding Jeong Jeong-sun, "Prosecutors Should Voluntarily Appear"
Emphasizes Handling Arrest Motion According to Principles Upon Submission

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Kim Tae-nyeon, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated that if the People Power Party delays or resorts to tricks and political tactics in the nomination of candidates for the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Agency (HCIA) recommendation committee, he will respond firmly according to the principles of parliamentary democracy.

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At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the morning of the 26th, Floor Leader Kim said, "We expect the opposition party to take a responsible attitude befitting a political party so that the HCIA can be launched promptly."

Regarding concerns raised about the exercise of veto power, he said, "There has been much speculation about the opposition party's intentions, but I will not make a premature judgment," and emphasized, "Every day is precious to make up for the 100-day legal gap lost due to the delay in forming the recommendation committee."

On the same day, Floor Leader Kim also stated that if Representative Jeong Jeong-sun of the same party does not voluntarily appear before the prosecution, the party will handle the arrest consent motion according to principle. Representative Jeong is accused of accounting fraud in the April 15 general election.

Floor Leader Kim said, "The Democratic Party decided at the last Supreme Council meeting that Representative Jeong should sincerely cooperate with the prosecution's investigation. Representative Jeong must follow the party's decision and instructions," and added, "So far, Representative Jeong has postponed the investigation citing the National Assembly audit. Now that the audit is over, he should promptly appear before the prosecution and transparently explain himself. That is the responsible attitude of a member of the National Assembly."

He added, "If the arrest consent motion is submitted to the plenary session, the Democratic Party will handle it according to the National Assembly Act and principles," and emphasized, "The Democratic Party has no intention whatsoever of holding a 'bulletproof' National Assembly to protect its members." Representative Jeong's arrest consent motion is scheduled to be reported at the National Assembly plenary session on the 28th, followed by a vote.

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