Han Deok-su: "Lee Sang-min's coup remark was excessive but a possible statement"…Opposition "Recommend dismissal"

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is attending the government-wide economic question session held at the National Assembly on the 26th, responding to questions from lawmakers. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Regarding Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min's remark calling the police chiefs' meeting held in opposition to the establishment of the Police Bureau a "coup," Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said the "(expression) was excessive."

On the 26th, during the National Assembly's economic sector questioning session, Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Han-jung demanded a statement on Minister Lee's coup remark. Han said, "The expression was excessive, but considering the urgency and seriousness of the matter, I think it was something the Minister of the Interior and Safety could say."

In response, Rep. Kim pointed out, "Is it acceptable to insult by saying it was urgent?" During the questioning, he also pressed the Prime Minister by asking, "What was the December 12 coup?"

Rep. Kim also demanded that Prime Minister Han recommend the dismissal of Minister Lee.

However, Prime Minister Han criticized the police chiefs' meeting, saying, "Violating orders to disband the meeting or not to hold it is truly a serious wrongdoing for the police, which is an organization based on strict hierarchy."

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