Kwon Seong-dong "Met with Speaker Park Byeong-seok to Convey Additional Opinions on Elections and Public Officials' Crimes"

"I will also speak to Floor Leader Park Hong-geun"

Kwon Seong-dong, Floor Leader of the People Power Party Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Kwon Seong-dong, the floor leader of the People Power Party, conveyed to National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seok on the 25th his position to reconsider the so-called 'complete prosecution reform' mediation plan decided at the Supreme Council meeting.

After meeting with Speaker Park on the same day, Floor Leader Kwon told reporters, "I mentioned the need for additional reconsideration regarding election and public official crimes among the six major crimes, which have been misunderstood by the public," adding, "The Speaker said he would consider it and suggested that the floor leaders discuss it among themselves."

Earlier at the Supreme Council meeting, Floor Leader Kwon said, "The public's criticism of the exclusion of election crimes and public official crimes from the prosecution's direct investigative authority is a very painful point," and added, "I believe it is necessary to put our heads together and reconsider so that the public's criticism and intentions can be aligned."

When asked whether he had discussed this with Park Hong-geun, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, he replied, "I have not discussed it yet due to lack of time," and said, "I will speak to Floor Leader Park again, and there should be no misunderstanding from the public. If the public does not accept it, I will say that reconsideration is necessary."

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