Joo Ho-young sharply criticizes Chung Sye-kyun... "Who is the person using the Prime Minister position for presidential campaign?"

"The idea that public officials must risk their positions to express their convictions is absurd"

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Joo Ho-young, the floor leader of the People Power Party, criticized Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, who had criticized Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol's conduct, on the 4th. Joo said, "He is the one who used the prime ministership for his presidential campaign, yet there is no such audacity as this blatant hypocrisy."

At the People Power Party's parliamentary meeting held via video conference that day, Joo introduced, "Prime Minister Chung told Prosecutor General Yoon, who opposes the Central Investigation Agency, that he seems more like a politician than a public official and said if he wants to express his convictions, he should quit his position," and then made the remark.

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Earlier, Prime Minister Chung stated through social media the previous day, "Executive public officials have the duty to follow the hierarchy and procedures," and added, "Saying you will quit your position is irresponsible incitement of the public. If you really want to express your convictions, you should step down and conduct yourself with dignity."

Joo Ho-young criticized, "The very idea that a public official in the Republic of Korea must quit their position to express their convictions is absurd," and said, "Isn't Prime Minister Chung himself the one who has different thoughts than the tasks given?" He continued, "Who is the person that visited Busan, Pohang, Ulsan, and Daegu consecutively amid COVID-19, hosted the 'Welcome Prime Minister's Restaurant' mukbang talk show, and even launched a fan club for Chung Sye-kyun?"

He said, "Who is the person responsible for making Korea fall to 102nd in the world in COVID-19 vaccination rates, and who brought vaccines given to underdeveloped countries, causing national shame?" and added, "I demand the prime minister stop his political campaign and focus on overcoming COVID-19."

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