Kwon Seong-dong "Democratic Party, Explain Reason for Rejecting North Korea Human Rights Foundation Director Nomination"

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[Asia Economy reporters Lee Ji-eun and Kwon Hyun-ji] Kwon Seong-dong, floor leader of the People Power Party, pressured the Democratic Party on the 23rd, saying, "They must clearly explain to the public the reason for refusing to recommend directors for the North Korean Human Rights Foundation."

At the floor strategy meeting that day, Floor Leader Kwon said, "The North Korean Human Rights Act was enacted in 2016 through bipartisan agreement, and after 11 years since the bill was first proposed, it finally passed the National Assembly. However, the North Korean Human Rights Foundation under this act has not been launched for six years."

He added, "The People Power Party has urged the launch of the North Korean Human Rights Foundation throughout the five years of the Moon administration and demanded the recommendation of foundation directors during negotiations for the regular National Assembly session schedule, but the Democratic Party refused. What about the Special Inspector? We insisted on the appointment, but the Moon administration did not do so," emphasizing the point.

Floor Leader Kwon said, "After the local elections on May 31, the party stated its intention to consult with the Democratic Party for recommendations, and President Yoon Seok-yeol also expressed that there is no reason to oppose it. However, the Democratic Party is misleading public opinion as if the Yoon government is deliberately not appointing the Special Inspector," he pointed out.

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