Regarding the Establishment of the Police Bureau, Woo Sang-ho Says "Considering a Motion to Dismiss Lee Sang-min"

Woo Sang-ho "Dismissal motion is a symbolic measure, will consider it"

Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min is attending the government questioning session on politics, diplomacy, unification, and security held at the National Assembly on the 25th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] As the revised enforcement decree for the establishment of the Police Bureau under the Ministry of the Interior and Safety passed the Cabinet meeting on the 26th, the Democratic Party has even mentioned a motion of no confidence against Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min.

On the same day, Woo Sang-ho, the Emergency Response Committee Chairman, appeared on Yonhap News TV and, when asked if there was a possibility of pushing for a motion of no confidence or impeachment, said, "Even if a motion of no confidence is submitted, it does not necessarily pass or force dismissal. It is a symbolic measure."

However, Chairman Woo added, "I believe there are accumulating issues that could justify submitting a motion of no confidence. I am considering it."

Park Hong-geun, the floor leader, also told reporters on the same day, "We are exploring all options. However, we will consider the public's stance and opinions, that is, public sentiment," and added, "First, we will respond step-by-step to see if there are legally feasible measures."

However, in the case of impeachment, it can only be proposed if the minister has violated the law, and if passed, the minister's authority can be suspended until the impeachment trial. A motion of no confidence can be proposed for political faults even without illegal acts, but it has no legal binding force.

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