Hong Jun-pyo Starts Solo Protest in Front of Cheong Wa Dae... Jung Chung-rae Says, "If You Make Noise in Front of the Blue House, You Can't Get Inside"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyun-joo] Rep. Jeong Cheong-rae of the Democratic Party of Korea urged Rep. Hong Joon-pyo of the People Power Party, who staged a solo protest against the Media Arbitration Act, saying, "Those who shaved their heads, fasted, and held pickets in front of the Blue House all ended up moving away from the Blue House," and added, "Let's not do this (Hong Rep.)."

On the day, Rep. Hong held a solo protest in front of the Blue House opposing the ruling party's forced passage of the Media Arbitration Act. He held a sign that read, "President Moon Jae-in, let's not do this until the last moment. Please stop the deterioration of the Media Arbitration Act," appealing for the suspension of the legislation.

In response, Rep. Jeong posted on his Facebook on the 29th, stating, "I hope you do not accumulate the curse of making noise loudly only up to the front of the Blue House but not entering inside," expressing his concerns.

Rep. Jeong added, "Look at former Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn, who is now disappearing without a trace. Think about a certain pastor who made the loudest noise in front of the Blue House," and questioned, "Why would someone who understands well why the Fake News Damage Relief Act is necessary act like this?"

On the 29th, Jeong Cheong-rae, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, posted on his Facebook criticizing Hong Joon-pyo, who participated in the protest against the Media Arbitration Act. Photo by Jeong Cheong-rae.

Meanwhile, on the 30th at 4 p.m., the floor leaders of both parties are scheduled to meet under the chairmanship of National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seok to discuss whether to bring the bill to the plenary session. The plenary session, originally scheduled for 4 p.m., will be held at 5 p.m. that day.

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