Kim Tae-nyeon: "Concerns Over Korean Confederation of Trade Unions Rally... No Exceptions in Quarantine Measures"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Kim Tae-nyeon, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, urged restraint regarding the nationwide general strike announced by the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) scheduled for the 25th, stating, “There can be no exceptions when it comes to quarantine.”

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the morning of the 23rd, Floor Leader Kim said, “No matter how strictly quarantine rules are followed, holding offline gatherings amid concerns of a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) pandemic is not advisable.”

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He added, “Claims and communication with the public can be made sufficiently through non-face-to-face online methods,” and “I ask the KCTU to once again consider what social responsibilities it must fulfill during this time when the entire nation is suffering from COVID-19.”

He also added, “The government should respond to the KCTU gatherings in principle and more actively.”

Regarding the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO), Floor Leader Kim criticized, “Opposition party recommended members opposed all candidates recommended by neutral organizations such as the Korean Bar Association and the Court Administration Office without question,” and said, “If the opposition party continues in this manner, the situation will not improve even if candidates are re-nominated ten times.”

Concerning the meeting scheduled for the afternoon with Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the People Power Party, he emphasized, “Today’s floor leaders’ meeting is the last chance to launch the CIO through bipartisan agreement,” and “If there is no change in attitude from the People Power Party, the Democratic Party will have no choice but to amend the CIO Act, which I clearly state once again.”

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