Joo Ho-young: "The Cause of 'Rushed Legislation' in the National Assembly is Moon... Will Meet Him Directly"

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[Asia Economy Reporters Lee Ji-eun and Lim Chun-han] Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the People Power Party, criticized the ruling party's unilateral passage of a bill the previous day and pointed to President Moon Jae-in as the cause. He raised his voice, saying he would meet directly to hear the president's thoughts on state affairs and responses regarding the behavior of Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae.

At an emergency party meeting held at the National Assembly on the morning of the 9th, Floor Leader Joo said, "I just requested a meeting with President Moon. I want to confront him to find out what kind of thoughts he has about running the country and how he plans to handle this nation, and whether the actions of the Democratic Party and Minister Choo reflect his own intentions."

He added, "The president has always spoken of cooperation and coexistence, so he should not refuse a meeting requested by the opposition floor leader. I have repeatedly said that we should meet anytime and speak frankly."

Floor Leader Joo also condemned the ruling party's unilateral passage of the bill the day before. He said, "At the pinnacle of the destruction of the rule of law, parliamentary democracy, and democracy, represented by yesterday's disastrous 'smash-and-grab legislative fraud,' stands President Moon. The reason they are pushing the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Agency (HOCI) recklessly and arrogantly is because President Moon has many responsibilities to bear."

He continued, "As the prosecution investigates the Ulsan mayoral election interference case and the early shutdown of the Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1, they are mobilizing Minister Choo to block and evade these investigations by trying to remove Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl. Not satisfied with that, they created the HOCI to plant their own people and cover up crimes. The highest person responsible for causing this situation and leading the current circumstances is President Moon."

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