Seo Byung-su "If the Emergency Committee is Formed, Lee Jun-seok's Return is Impossible... Must Allow an Honorable Resignation"

"There Are Many Points That Seem Quite Puzzling to the People"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Seo Byung-soo, a member of the People Power Party, stated on the 2nd that if an emergency response committee is launched, the return of Representative Lee Jun-seok would be impossible.

On the same day, during a KBS radio broadcast, when the host asked, "If we have to move to an emergency response committee system, does that mean Representative Lee's return is ultimately impossible?" Seo replied, "I think it is not possible."

Seo explained, "Even after the six-month suspension period (disciplinary action on party membership rights), the emergency response committee holds the authority of the party leader," adding, "(Representative Lee) would automatically be expelled as a result." He continued, "Therefore, if we move to an emergency response committee, Representative Lee will not remain passive," and added, "There is also a risk that groups supporting Representative Lee might file injunction lawsuits."

Seo said, "If the emergency response committee is formed, (Representative Lee's) political life will be over for the time being. He will absolutely not stay still." He emphasized, "Regardless of whether the police investigation results in prosecution or not, it is unreasonable for him to immediately return as party leader," and added, "I think it is time to open a way for him to step down honorably for the sake of the party."

Regarding the procedure for launching the emergency response committee, Seo explained, "It is quite complicated. A Standing National Committee must be held to interpret the party constitution or draft amendments, then a National Committee must convene to approve the amendments. The nominee for the emergency response committee chairperson must also be announced and approved by the National Committee. Afterwards, the Standing National Committee must convene again to approve the appointment of emergency response committee members. Only then can the emergency response committee be launched. It takes some time to prepare and complete all these steps."

Seo added, "There are many points that the public finds quite puzzling during the process of establishing the emergency response committee system," and said, "Many people might perceive the resignation as an attempt to create an emergency situation."

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