Kim Taenyeon: "It's Time to See the CIO Through to the End"

[Asia Economy, reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Kim Taenyeon, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated on December 8 that "it is time to see this through to the end" regarding the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO), expressing his determination to ensure its passage during the regular session of the National Assembly on December 9.

During the party strategy meeting held at the National Assembly that morning, Kim said, "The moment is approaching when we must fulfill the promises we made to the people during the 21st general election," reiterating his stance.

Kim Taenyeon, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the party strategy meeting held at the National Assembly on the 8th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dongjoo doso7@

He targeted the People Power Party, saying, "The People Power Party spent more than 100 days just on nominating candidates for the CIO chief," and added, "Even after the candidate recommendation committee was finally convened, they abused their 'blanket' veto power to bring it to an end, and now they are repeating the old-fashioned tactic of staging a sit-in at the National Assembly."

He continued, "The Democratic Party will continue to consult with the People Power Party until the very last moment," but emphasized, "However, we will not delay the launch of the CIO in accordance with the law and due process. The Legislation and Judiciary Committee will proceed with the review and approval of the amendment to the CIO Act."

Regarding economic reform bills such as the three Fair Economy Acts, which have been referred to the National Policy Committee's Agenda Coordination Subcommittee, he warned, "We can no longer be dragged along by the opposition's unreasonable objections and delaying tactics aimed at blocking legislation."

Kim stated, "The three Fair Economy Acts are also facing a difficult path. The Fair Economy Acts currently pending were, in fact, part of the joint presidential campaign pledges of both parties in 2012. Kim Chongin, the interim leader of the People Power Party, knows this better than anyone," adding, "It is clear that the passage of the Fair Economy Acts is an urgent and unavoidable task of our time."

He concluded, "However, the People Power Party has delayed the handling of the bills by avoiding deliberation," and added, "I urge the opposition to abandon the flimsy argument that there has been insufficient discussion."

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