Kim Tae-nyeon Urges Prompt Scheduling of Public Official Corruption Investigation Unit Chief Hearing, Calls for Opposition Cooperation

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Kim Tae-nyeon, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated on the 5th regarding the submission of the nomination hearing request for Kim Jin-wook, the first candidate for the head of the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Office (HCIO), "I will meet with the opposition party to promptly set the schedule so that the HCIO can be launched as soon as possible."

At the policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly that morning, Floor Leader Kim said, "If there are still doubts about neutrality, I hope they will be thoroughly verified during the nomination hearing."

Kim Tae-nyeon, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the party strategy meeting held at the National Assembly on the 5th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

He pointed out, "The HCIO should have been launched six months ago," and criticized, "The People Power Party even walked out of the meeting where the final candidate was decided. The People Power Party showed an overwhelming opposition."

He continued, "The wheels of history cannot be stopped by stalling and tricks," and emphasized, "The public expects a clean society to be realized. The National Assembly must reform for what the people want."

He also requested cooperation, saying, "I ask the People Power Party to end their baseless opposition, prepare alternatives, and participate in the nomination hearing."

Once the nomination hearing request is submitted, the National Assembly must complete the hearing and send a report to the President within 20 days. If the report is not sent within this period, the President can request resubmission within 10 days, and if this period passes, the President can appoint the candidate as is.

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