Kwon Seong-dong: "Even though we recommended a Public Corruption Investigation Office chief candidate from Moon administration, they refused... Hypocritical attitude"

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[Asia Economy Reporters Lee Ji-eun and Lim Chun-han] Kwon Seong-dong, a member of the People Power Party, has criticized the amendment to the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Office (HCIO) law. Despite recommending a candidate for HCIO chief from the Moon Jae-in administration, the ruling party rejected the candidate and proceeded with a law amendment to remove the opposition party's veto power.

On the afternoon of the 9th, in front of the National Assembly Rotunda Hall, Rep. Kwon said, "From our standpoint, we were willing to take all risks to recommend a candidate for HCIO chief, but even that was rejected, which is an attempt to conceal and protect their own corruption."

He added, "Although we are not satisfied with the HCIO, we accepted the Democratic Party's demands after our defeat in the 21st general election and actively recommended candidates for HCIO chief. We even proposed a former prosecutor from the Moon administration as the HCIO chief," emphasizing this point.

Rep. Kwon said, "What are we supposed to do about the Democratic Party's double standards, rejecting candidates from the Moon administration whom we voluntarily recommended? Let's focus only on the people and lead a fierce struggle against the ruling party."

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