Kim Young-bae: "Yoon Hee-sook's Resignation Vote Is Not a Matter Worth Discussing"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] Kim Young-bae, the Supreme Council member of the Democratic Party of Korea, said there has been no discussion within the ruling party on how to handle the resignation of Yoon Hee-sook, a member of the People Power Party, at the National Assembly plenary session, adding that "it is not a matter worth discussing."

Kim Young-bae, Supreme Council Member of the Democratic Party of Korea, is speaking regarding the land purchased by the father of former People Power Party lawmaker Yoon Hee-sook at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 27th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

On the 27th, Kim appeared on MBC Radio's 'Kim Jong-bae's Focus' and said, "When expelling or processing the resignation of a member of the National Assembly, it must be done through a plenary session vote, and the reasons must be clearly stated," adding, "It is not a problem that can be resolved simply because the person resigns."

He also said there is no reason to debate for or against the resignation, nor any reason to put it to a vote.

Kim stated, "Under the National Public Service Act, ordinary public officials cannot have their resignation processed if they are under suspicion of misconduct or investigation, as explicitly stated by law," and added, "From that perspective, elected officials bear an even heavier responsibility. Therefore, they should openly disclose the facts, undergo investigation, and if necessary, provide a clear explanation to the public first. After that, the decision on resignation should be made with the judgment of the people."

Regarding the handling of the resignation letter, he emphasized, "The Speaker of the National Assembly will handle it, but there has never been a precedent of putting it to a plenary session vote," and added, "Especially since the reasons have not been disclosed at all, I believe the Speaker will not proceed with it."

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