Jo Eung-cheon "Impeachment Not Worth Mentioning... Ignorance and Incompetence Are Not Grounds for Impeachment"

"For the Future of the Republic of Korea, 'Impeachment' Should Not Be Mentioned"
Disagreeing with Jo Jung-hoon's Opinion That "The Most Petty Thing Is to Attack One's Wife"
Park Beom-gye's Remark "How Did You Get Into the National Assembly?" Is Also Rude

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] On the 15th, Cho Eung-cheon, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized remarks from some within the party suggesting the impeachment of President Yoon Seok-yeol, saying, "Saying 'let's impeach because (the people) are anxious' is really nonsense," and added, "It is not worth mentioning."

On the 26th, Cho Eung-cheon, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, attended the "Democratic Party Reflection and Innovation Continuous Forum" held at the National Assembly and presented on the topic "Reflection and Lessons from 5 and a Half Years of Democratic Party Governance." Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

On the same day, Cho appeared on CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show' and said, "I think the remarks were made to emphasize (President Yoon's) ignorance and incompetence," adding, "Impeachment is not a word to be thrown around carelessly."

He explained, "Ignorance and incompetence are not legal grounds for impeachment," and continued, "There must be a violation of the Constitution or laws in the execution of duties for impeachment to occur." He further added, "I hope we do not utter the two syllables 'impeachment' for the future of the Republic of Korea."

Regarding the 'Kim Geon-hee Special Prosecutor Act' being pursued within the party, he said, "Seeking a special prosecutor against the president's wife is tantamount to challenging the president head-on."

He also expressed disagreement with Rep. Cho Jung-hoon of the Transition Era party, who holds the casting vote on the fast-track (expedited agenda processing), regarding his remark that "the most petty thing is to target the wife."

To designate a fast-track, at least 11 out of 18 members of the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee must agree, which is three-fifths or more. Apart from the 10 Democratic Party members, Cho is a figure from whom additional support votes can be expected. However, Cho has publicly expressed opposition. In response, Democratic Party member Park Beom-gye criticized, saying, "I hope you reflect on how you came into the National Assembly." Cho was elected as a proportional representative in the 21st general election as a member of the Democratic Party's satellite party, the Together Citizens' Party.

However, Cho pointed out that Park's remarks were "disrespectful to a fellow lawmaker."

He said, "How did you get into the National Assembly? Didn't you come in riding on our party's satellite party back then? Having come in that way, can you say something different now? That is also disrespectful to a fellow lawmaker," adding, "Regardless of how one got in, a lawmaker is a constitutional institution that makes decisions according to their conscience and beliefs."

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