Lee Nak-yeon Criticizes Gukmin Party Holding Parliamentary Meeting in Front of Cheong Wa Dae During Kazakh President's Visit as "Damaging National Image"

Former Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Nak-yeon is announcing an economic growth strategy and implementation plan for 70% of the middle class, as well as a manufacturing development strategy, at the National Assembly Communication Office on the 17th. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] Lee Nak-yeon, former leader and Democratic Party presidential primary candidate, criticized the People Power Party's emergency caucus held in front of the Blue House fountain on the 17th, saying, "They claimed to ask on behalf of the people, but there was not a single factually accurate statement," and added, "The unexpected political offensive to cover up internal strife will ultimately damage the nation's image and disappoint the public."

On the afternoon of the 17th, Lee posted on his Facebook under the title "The Opposition Party's Unexpected Rally at the Blue House," stating, "The People Power Party held an emergency caucus in front of the Blue House fountain, claiming to raise questions to the president," and "It only tarnished the rare summit meeting."

He pointed out, "These days, the People Power Party is troubled by serious internal conflicts such as leadership discord, clashes between the leadership and presidential candidates, and the collapse of the merger with the People's Party," adding, "It seems they suddenly attacked the president to divert the public's cold gaze from these internal issues."

Lee criticized the People Power Party for holding the emergency caucus in front of the Blue House while Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Tokayev was visiting, saying, "This is petty politics. Moreover, it is very deplorable that the date and time coincided with the summit meeting."

He continued, "This Liberation Day marked the return of General Hong Beom-do's remains after 78 years," and "On this moving occasion of the 'General's Return,' a summit meeting between President Moon Jae-in and President Tokayev of Kazakhstan was held at the Blue House. It was the first summit held domestically since COVID-19."

Furthermore, Lee said, "When politics goes wrong, the damage falls squarely on the nation and its people. Let's develop politics that prioritizes the country and its citizens over political parties."

Kim Ki-hyun, floor leader of the People Power Party, Choo Kyung-ho, chief deputy floor leader, and other lawmakers held an emergency party meeting on the 17th in front of the Blue House fountain in Jongno-gu, Seoul, raising placards.
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Meanwhile, on the 17th, the People Power Party held an emergency caucus in front of the Blue House fountain, urging President Moon to make a statement regarding the Druking comment manipulation case and the Chungbuk spy ring case.

Kim Ki-hyun, floor leader of the People Power Party, said at the caucus, "Despite the main perpetrators sentenced to prison in the Druking comment manipulation case pointing to the president as the mastermind, the president has remained silent," and asked, "Does the president intend to apologize for the election manipulation case involving former Governor Kim Kyung-soo of Gyeongnam, and how will he take responsibility?"

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