Kim Jong-in: "Forcing the passage of the Corruption Investigation Office is against political common sense... It's time to apologize regarding former presidents"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Kim Tae-nyeon, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated, "If a candidate for the head of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) is not agreed upon by today, we will forcibly process the law through amendment." In response, Kim Jong-in, the emergency committee chairman of the People Power Party, urged restraint, saying, "This does not align with political common sense."

On the afternoon of the 6th, after the founding convention of Youth People Power, Kim met with reporters and said, "It is against political common sense to suddenly say now that if an appropriate candidate for the CIO head is not agreed upon, the law will be amended."

He added, "I don't know if Representative Kim said that to show a threatening stance by saying it will be done if not resolved by today, but tomorrow the Speaker will fully explain to the floor leaders," and said, "It would be wise to refrain from reckless actions that could become a significant political burden later."

Regarding the founding of 'Youth People Power' held that day, he said, "Until now, political parties have only pretended to care about youth, putting forward a few young people only during elections, so young people have not been able to acquire the competence to function properly in politics," and added, "Looking at Europe and other places, national leaders emerge in their early to mid-40s after going through such processes, and we are trying with that goal in mind."

Regarding whether to apologize for the two former presidents, he said, "It was something announced in advance from the beginning," and added, "We have not been able to do it properly due to various considerations, but looking at the timing, it has become a time when it must be done."

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