Jo Hae-jin: "Kwon Seong-dong Should Be Mindful of Criticism and Perform the Emergency Committee Role Well"

On the Morning of the 11th, MBC Radio Revealed This
"Difficult to Exclude Emergency Committee Unless Party Rules Are Amended or Voluntary Resignation Occurs"

Assemblyman Jo Hae-jin of the People Power Party. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] Rep. Cho Hae-jin of the People Power Party said regarding Floor Leader Kwon Seong-dong’s ex officio participation in the Emergency Response Committee, "It seems important that he is aware of the criticism and performs his role well."

Rep. Cho appeared on MBC Radio’s "Kim Jong-bae’s Focus" on the morning of the 11th and stated, "Some have said that the Floor Leader (Kwon Seong-dong) himself should resign, and regardless of that, even if he maintains the position of Floor Leader, there are claims that his joining the Emergency Response Committee is problematic as a responsible member of the core group around President Yoon (Yoon Seok-yeol’s key associates)."

He continued, "While this is understandable to some extent, realistically it is not easy because according to party rules, as long as he holds the position of Floor Leader, he automatically becomes a member of the Emergency Response Committee or the Supreme Council. Unless the party rules are amended or he resigns from the Floor Leader position itself, it is difficult to avoid this, so it is an unavoidable situation," he explained.

When the host asked, "From the public’s perspective, shouldn’t the transition to the Emergency Response Committee give the impression that the People Power Party is trying to change something? But if Floor Leader Kwon occupies the position, would that convey such an effect?" Rep. Cho replied, "That is the problem. That is why I said I understand such criticism to some extent," he answered.

Rep. Cho also said on YTN Radio that day, "Emergency Response Committee Chair Joo Ho-young has said he will organize the committee without problems, so I think it will be structured to play a role in party unity, supporting state affairs, and party innovation."

Meanwhile, Rep. Cho also shared his thoughts on the controversy over the pardon of former President Lee Myung-bak. It is known that President Yoon Seok-yeol has decided to exclude politicians from the special pardon on August 15 Liberation Day, considering public sentiment. Rep. Cho said, "Early on, there were reports that the pardon of former President MB (Lee Myung-bak) had been confirmed, but when the Presidential Office explained that it was because public opinion was unfavorable, I thought this was not right," adding, "The pardon system itself is difficult to gain public approval. If you look at public opinion, among those mentioned as pardon candidates, only Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong has over 50% approval."

Along with this, Rep. Cho emphasized, "Considering such public opinion, the pardon system itself cannot be implemented. It is a decision made when it is deemed necessary for the country on a large scale."

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