Democratic Party, "Disciplinary Action Against Rep. Kim Seok-ki for Alleged Assistance to Spy President Moon" 추진

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] The Democratic Party of Korea is pushing for disciplinary action at the National Assembly level against Kim Seok-ki, a member of the People Power Party, who made remarks implying that "President Moon Jae-in was elected with the help of spies."

Yoon Ho-jung, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, said at the Supreme Council meeting on the 15th, "Kim Seok-ki's remarks during yesterday's government questioning were truly shocking to the entire nation," adding, "He stated that President Moon Jae-in was elected with the help of spies. This excessive statement is a form of denying the presidential election results, which is absolutely unacceptable from a representative institution of the people, and goes beyond mere offensive language."

He continued, "Our party believes that an apology and disciplinary action at the party level are absolutely necessary regarding Kim Seok-ki's remarks, and we also plan to request disciplinary action at the National Assembly level."

During the previous day's National Assembly government questioning session on foreign affairs, unification, and security, Kim Seok-ki, who was the first questioner, referred to an activist involved in the 'Cheongju Spy Group' case who had served as a special advisor to President Moon's election campaign team, saying, "He became president with the help of spies."

Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum responded, "During elections, many people come to help, regardless of who they are. There must be tens of thousands of such people in the presidential campaign," adding, "I hope people exercise caution in their expressions when it comes to the head of state."

He further stated, "It is an excessive leap to say that the president elected by the people's choice won because of spies' election campaigning."

Han Jun-ho, the Democratic Party's floor spokesperson, criticized in a written briefing, "Rep. Kim abused parliamentary immunity to defame and create clear fake news," adding, "He has gone far beyond the line."

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