Democratic Party, "The People Power Party's Undersea Tunnel Pledge Is Merely an Election Promise"

Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 1st and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] On the 1st, the Democratic Party of Korea criticized the ruling People Power Party's mention of the 'Korea-Japan Undersea Tunnel' plan as "nothing but an election gimmick."

Choi In-ho, the chief spokesperson, said at a briefing after a high-level strategic meeting attended by party leader Lee Nak-yeon and floor leader Kim Tae-nyeon, "It is necessary to pay attention to the public's concern that the Korea-Japan undersea tunnel could be used for Japan's ambition to advance into the continent."

He added, "The undersea tunnel could be like laying a highway for Japan's continental expansion," and "If Busan becomes part of the Kyushu economic zone in Japan, there is a concern that Busan will become merely a transit point."

He also said, "When I mentioned the 'north wind' and pro-Japanese DNA during the meeting, the attendees fully agreed," emphasizing, "The surest way to eliminate the People Power Party's bad election DNA is the judgment of the people."

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