Ahn Cheol-soo: "LH Employee Allegations, Must Eradicate 'Parasites' Sucking the Blood and Sweat of the People"

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Ahn Cheol-soo, the People Power Party's candidate for Seoul mayor, on the 11th addressed allegations of land speculation by employees of the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH), stating, "Speculation by public entities including LH is absolutely unacceptable," and pointed out, "It is becoming clear that this administration is a corrupt force."

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At the People's Party Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Ahn said, "Not only the corruption of LH employees but also allegations of speculation involving families of ruling party lawmakers have emerged, but what has been revealed is just the tip of the iceberg," adding, "The government and ruling party are trying to deflect by saying they will investigate even incidents from previous administrations. Instead of reflecting, they are trying to cover up with superficial investigations, digging up old data to shake things up and turn it into a mudslinging fight."

He said, "The opposition must fight this case with their lives on the line," and added, "While the fate of the opposition is at stake, the fate of the nation itself is also at stake." Ahn insisted, "Whether through a state audit or prosecution investigation, all possible means must be mobilized for a thorough fact-finding and strong punishment," and urged, "The opposition must unite to eradicate the 'parasites of the people' who corrode conscience, parasitize the public, and exploit the blood and sweat of the people."

He addressed President Moon Jae-in, saying, "Measures must be taken to allow the prosecution to investigate," and stated, "If there is a will to uncover the truth and eradicate corruption, there is no reason to refuse it."

Ahn said, "Many citizens are now ashamed that they once held candles alongside the power holders of the current government and ruling party," and condemned, "If those precious and righteous candles are used solely to seek their privileges and interests, burning justice and fairness, then the candles of this administration's power holders are not candles of democracy or justice, but fraudulent candles deceiving the people, reactionary candles that block the progress and development of history."

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