People Power Party: "Byeon Chang-heum, the second Jo Guk and Chu Mi-ae... Legal action if he does not resign voluntarily"

"President Moon Must Immediately Withdraw Nomination...Candidate Lacks Integrity"

Nominee for Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Byeon Chang-heum.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Members of the People Power Party belonging to the National Assembly Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee demanded the immediate voluntary resignation of Byun Chang-heum, the nominee for Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, on the 22nd, stating, “We can no longer allow nominee Byun, who has already lost his qualifications based on revealed facts, to stand before the hearing.”

They held a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office on the same day, saying, “We urge President Moon Jae-in to immediately withdraw nominee Byun’s appointment today,” and added, “Beyond the nominee’s qualifications and abilities, his lack of character makes it difficult for him to perform the ministerial duties.”

They stated, “Looking at Byun Chang-heum’s actions so far, it is clear that he will become a second Cho Kuk, Choo Mi-ae, or Kim Hyun-mi, provoking public criticism and disgust,” and warned sternly, “If this unqualified nominee does not resign voluntarily, legal measures may be taken.”

They said, “How much did they underestimate the public to conduct such a superficial and half-hearted personnel verification?” and urged, “Regarding the consecutive personnel disasters of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport minister nominees, following last year’s real estate speculation expert Choi Jeong-ho, the Blue House must hold the personnel screening line accountable and issue a public apology to the people.”

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