Justice Party "Choi Jae-hyung Joins People Power Party... Apology for Undermining Board of Audit and Inspection's Neutrality and Independence Comes First"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] The Justice Party emphasized that "an apology for undermining the neutrality and independence of the Board of Audit and Inspection should come before the presidential election" regarding former Board of Audit and Inspection Chairman Choi Jae-hyung's decision to join the People Power Party.

On the 15th, the Justice Party issued a statement saying, "Expressing the intention to participate in politics and engaging in party politics is a meaningful choice, and choosing a party that aligns with one's orientation is a natural freedom and right," but added, "However, by resigning midway and running in the presidential election, he seriously undermined the neutrality and independence of the constitutional institution, the Board of Audit and Inspection, and at the very least, he should have offered a responsible apology before joining the party."

Senior Spokesperson Lee Dong-young criticized, "As a result, former Chairman Choi cannot be free from criticism and responsibility for having the objective facts distorted in the audit results of the 'Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1' and for turning the 'nuclear phase-out' policy into a tool of political strife again in the presidential election arena."

He continued, "Since the People Power Party has accepted former Chairman Choi, it now has the obligation to clarify a responsible position," and pointed out, "If they just let it pass as if nothing happened, that would be a clear case of double standards."

Senior Spokesperson Lee stated, "Regarding the issue of undermining the neutrality and independence of the Board of Audit and Inspection, we clearly state that former Chairman Choi and the People Power Party must offer a clear apology and responsible stance to the citizens before the presidential election."

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