People Power Party: "Byeon Chang-heum, Low-Class Character... Withdraw Nomination Immediately"

Nominee for Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Byeon Chang-heum. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 19th, the People Power Party criticized the controversy surrounding Byun Chang-heum, the nominee for Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, stating, "(Nominee Byun) disparaged public housing residents by labeling them as 'people who cannot afford to buy homes.' He insulted the victims of the 'Guui Station accident' by attributing it to their carelessness," and added, "This reflects a low level of humanity and a weak awareness of human rights."

Yoon Hee-seok, spokesperson for the People Power Party, said in a statement that day, "He funneled work to regime insiders through no-bid contracts and divided employees by placing them on a blacklist," adding, "It seems he was trying to align with certain codes."

Spokesperson Yoon also pointed out, "He hired acquaintances for positions meant to convert non-regular workers to permanent contracts, and despite being the president, he worked only seven days a month at the Jinju LH headquarters. His character is astonishing," and criticized, "The ministerial act he put on by voluntarily holding a press conference is a replay of the show we saw last year. It's surprising that someone like this was found."

Yoon concluded, "We have suffered under faulty real estate policies for over three years. We cannot endure more pain from such an unqualified person," and stated, "No further words are needed. Withdraw the nomination immediately."

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