Ahn Cheol-soo: "If People Power Party is linked to Hwacheon Daeyu, strong measures like expulsion and removal must be taken"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People Power Party, demanded on the 27th that the People Power Party demonstrate sincerity regarding the Hwacheon Daeyu controversy.

In an emergency statement at the National Assembly that day, Ahn said, "The main opposition party should show sincerity in regime change," adding, "Right now, the main opposition party seems to be preoccupied with 'cutting tails.' If the opposition cannot surpass the ruling party in the morality competition, the opposition will inevitably lose the presidential election." He stated, "The opposition party must thoroughly investigate on its own, confess honestly to the public first, and take self-initiated legal action."

Ahn said, "Regarding those suspected of preferential treatment or moral misconduct in this incident, regardless of rank or status, the strongest measures such as expulsion or dismissal must be taken without hesitation," and added, "If a member of the National Assembly is involved, stepping down from the position and cooperating with the investigation is the minimum duty to the public."

He also appealed, "All presidential candidates of the main opposition party must unite to uncover the truth."

Ahn urged, "I call on Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, to agree to the special prosecutor request," and said, "If, as the Democratic Party claims, this case is a 'People Power Party gate,' the truth must be thoroughly revealed as soon as possible through a special prosecutor." He implied there is no reason for the Democratic Party to refuse the special prosecutor.

Additionally, regarding this matter, Ahn proposed "a 'pan-citizen countermeasure organization' to seek social consensus on dismantling the real estate cartel and pledged to participate," promising, "I will also make it mandatory for high-ranking public officials, including elected officials and those involved in real estate-related duties, to disclose the assets of their immediate family members."

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