Cheong predicts 'strong response' to Kim Jong-in... "Will consider legal measures" (Comprehensive)

Kim Jong-in, the Emergency Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, is adjusting his mask while speaking during the Emergency Committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the 28th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The Blue House announced that it will respond, including legal action, to the remarks made by Kim Jong-in, the Emergency Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, who claimed that the Moon Jae-in administration secretly agreed to build nuclear power plants in North Korea and described it as an 'act of treason.'

Kang Min-seok, the Blue House spokesperson, said at a briefing on the 29th, "This is an irresponsible statement no different from a North wind operation, and it cannot be overlooked."

On the same day, Chairman Kim stated in a position paper, "The Moon administration intended to shut down South Korea's nuclear power plants and secretly build nuclear power plants in North Korea," adding, "This is a shocking act of treason that could shake the fate of the regime beyond a nuclear power plant gate."

Spokesperson Kang emphasized, "Chairman Kim's remarks are groundless claims, and no matter how close to an election it is, it is hard to believe such misleading statements came from the leader of the opposition party," adding, "Chairman Kim must take responsibility."

Regarding this, a Blue House official responded to reporters' questions about whether this could be seen as a presidential directive by saying, "This is the official position of the Blue House," and "Could it be different from the president's intention?" On legal measures against Chairman Kim, the official said, "We need to review it from now on."

When asked about reports that the Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) board decision to suspend Wolseong Unit 1 was reported to the Blue House before the decision, the official declined to comment, saying, "I do not understand the intent of the question."

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