People Party: "Democratic Party's Real Estate Allegation Resignation Recommendation is 'For Show'... Cooperate Fully with Investigation"

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] On the 8th, the People’s Party criticized the Democratic Party of Korea for recommending resignation following a full investigation of real estate by its members, calling it a ‘show.’

On the same day, Ahn Hye-jin, spokesperson for the People’s Party, said, "The Democratic Party has recommended resignation to 12 individuals suspected of real estate speculation as announced by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission," adding, "Unlike the initial promise by Floor Leader Kim Tae-nyeon to expel them, the Democratic Party’s response to recommend resignation reminds me of a line from a movie: ‘Go to Hawaii and rest until things calm down.’"

Spokesperson Ahn pointed out, "Since there are public suspicions and concerns that this is a showy recommendation for resignation, the Democratic Party must take responsible measures that the public can accept," and added, "We hope the lawmakers named in this list, who have become subjects of investigation, will stop using media tactics to confuse and pressure the investigation."

She continued, "We urge them to quietly appear before the investigative authorities and sincerely cooperate with the investigation regarding the allegations against them."

Furthermore, she stated, "There are 12 lawmakers named by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, which has no compulsory investigative authority and whose chairman is a former member of the Democratic Party, raising suspicions that the investigation might be a whitewash," and criticized, "The Democratic Party must once again conduct a thorough full investigation through formal investigative agencies to ensure that no lawmakers have received immunity due to their relationship with the current administration and that this is not a scapegoating."

Spokesperson Ahn added, "All members of the party have already agreed to provide personal information of themselves, their spouses, and direct relatives for a full investigation into speculation in new towns, and have submitted consent forms to the National Assembly," and said, "We propose that a full investigation to eradicate speculation be conducted not only on lawmakers but also on all high-ranking public officials, so that unscrupulous individuals who have pursued personal gain through speculation by abusing official information and breaking the law can never set foot in public office again."

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