Yun Hojung: "People Power Party, Enjoyed Dictatorship Sweetness for Life... Even Took Away the Gavel"

“Court Must Strictly Adjudicate Fast-Track Case”

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Yoon Ho-jung, chairman of the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee and member of the Democratic Party of Korea, sharply criticized the members of the People Power Party on the 8th, saying, "Not a single letter or stroke of the National Assembly Act has been violated," and added, "Those who have enjoyed the sweetness of dictatorship all their lives and now accuse the opposing party of dictatorship are truly exhibiting a dogmatic behavior."

During the full meeting of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee that day, when protests from People Power Party members against the forced passage of the bill surged, Yoon said, "You are directly violating the National Assembly Innovation Act. I ask the People Power Party members, including Floor Leader Joo Ho-young, to leave. I may request the right to maintain order."

Earlier, People Power Party members protested by holding hand placards behind the chairman's seat in opposition to the handling of the amendment to the Commercial Act, one of the 'Fair Economy 3 Laws' that passed the agenda adjustment committee. They repeatedly shouted slogans such as "Those who rise by dictatorship fall by dictatorship."

Chairman Yoon swiftly proceeded with the submission of the amendment to the Commercial Act, the review report by Democratic Party member Baek Hye-ryun, the vote, and the announcement of its passage, then briefly adjourned. Afterwards, upon resuming the meeting, Yoon stated, "I cannot help but feel a sense of self-disgust that the 21st National Assembly has not significantly departed from its past image."

Yoon said, "As you saw this morning, when the chairman tried to make a decision, the gavel was taken away and my hand was held to prevent me from striking the gavel. This is a clear obstruction of the proceedings, and the National Assembly Act stipulates severe punishment for such acts. Several members are currently on trial for their involvement in the past fast-track incident. To prevent such behavior from recurring, the fast-track case must be strictly judged by the court."

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