Kim Tae-nyeon: "People Power Party Still Wavering on Gadeok New Airport Decision?"

Kim Tae-nyeon, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 25th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Kim Tae-nyeon, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized the People Power Party, which opposes the construction of the Gadeokdo New Airport, on the 25th, saying, "They are still wavering and unable to make a decision due to election vote considerations, just like 10 years ago."

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that morning, Floor Leader Kim said, "Kim Jong-in, the emergency committee chairman, belittled the idea by saying that the Busan economy would not change just because of one airport, and Floor Leader Joo Ho-young also said that the special law would set a bad precedent."

He pointed out, "During the past administrations of Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye, the construction of the Southeast New Airport was indecisive due to political interests, and the damage was entirely borne by the citizens of Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam."

He continued, "It is regrettable that the People Power Party, which deceived Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam for over 10 years, appears to be opposing the construction of the Gadeokdo New Airport again," and urged, "The People Power Party should clearly state their position on the Gadeok New Airport."

He added, "The Democratic Party will pass the special law in the February National Assembly session," and "We hope the People Power Party will cooperate in its passage."

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