Kim Ki-hyun "I Don't Understand the Claim That the Corruption Investigation Office Has Majority Public Support"

On the 20th, Kim Ki-hyun, a member of the People Power Party, attended the People Power Party study group 'Geumsijjomun' breakfast meeting at the National Assembly and gave a greeting. At this breakfast meeting, a discussion was held on the topic of 'Recent Economic Conditions and a Correct View of the Three Corporate Regulation Laws.' Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Kim Ki-hyun, a member of the People Power Party, sharply criticized the statement by Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, that the majority of the public supports the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Unit (PCC), saying, "I absolutely cannot understand that claim."

On the 24th, on KBS Radio's "Kim Kyung-rae's Strongest Current Affairs," Rep. Kim said, "I absolutely cannot understand the claim that the majority of the public supports it."

He pointed out, "Ask the majority of the public whether it is right or wrong to process the appointment just because the opposition does not agree with the person unilaterally recommended by the ruling party," adding, "If you ask the public whether to appoint a neutral figure agreed upon by both ruling and opposition parties or to appoint the person pushed and recommended by the ruling party as the head of the PCC, overwhelmingly, the answer will probably be 'It is right to do it through bipartisan agreement.'"

Rep. Kim said, "The PCC Act was unilaterally processed by them, and the current issue is about the procedure of how to appoint the head of the PCC. So, let's conduct a public opinion poll," adding, "If you ask the public, 'Will you appoint the person unilaterally recommended by the ruling party?' or 'Will you appoint the person agreed upon by both ruling and opposition parties?' obviously, the latter will be chosen. So, where are you recklessly selling the name of the majority of the public?"

Regarding the ruling party's suggestion to discuss candidates once again, he said, "The Democratic Party's idea is to have one more meeting and then finish, but this is just a media play to cover up the issue," emphasizing, "Leader Lee has publicly expressed his intention to forcibly push through the PCC and has firmly and publicly declared his intention to do so even by amending the law."

Rep. Kim also criticized President Moon Jae-in's lack of communication regarding the housing crisis and the 'Choo Mi-ae?Yoon Seok-youl' incident, urging him to engage in official dialogue. He said, "(Official press conferences) were held 20 times during President Lee Myung-bak's administration and an astonishing 150 times during President Roh Moo-hyun's," adding, "Despite numerous people coming out to Gwanghwamun to express their grievances about the president, they have blocked communication entirely by building barricades like the 'Jaein Fortress.'"

He continued, "Housing prices have skyrocketed, the jeonse (long-term deposit rental) market is in chaos, listings are scarce, unemployment crises are occurring due to job shortages, and the endless conflict between Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl and Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae is exhausting the public," adding, "Through incidents like Cho Kuk and Yoon Mee-hyang, unfairness, privilege, and rule-breaking have become rampant, yet the president has not said a single word."

Rep. Kim urged, "Come out and explain these issues to the public," adding, "When good things happen, you come out and make congratulatory remarks, but when bad things happen, you hide behind and pass everything to your subordinates. That is not a president who communicates but an authoritarian president."

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