野 "President's Hospital Records Public" vs Han Deok-su "Secrets Must Be Kept"

With "An Issue Concerning the President's Safety"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] On the 20th, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Byung-joo engaged in a heated debate over President Yoon Seok-yeol's exclusive hospital during the National Assembly's government questioning session.

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On that day, Lawmaker Kim asked Prime Minister Han, "I am concerned about the president's safety while staying at the Hannam-dong official residence," and inquired, "Are you aware that last month a helicopter's tail rotor was damaged after hitting a tree during landing?" He then asked, "Where is the president's exclusive hospital located?"

Prime Minister Han responded, "I am not sure if such information can be discussed so carelessly. Do you think it is acceptable to disclose it, lawmaker?" Kim replied, "I can."

When Kim pressed again, "Do you know or not?" Han countered, "Do you know, lawmaker?"

To this, Kim answered, "The Seoul District Hospital is the exclusive hospital." He added, "The Seoul District Hospital is too far away, which could cause missing the golden time. Shouldn't the Prime Minister and the Presidential Office verify this?"

When the hospital's name was mentioned, there was a momentary commotion among the ruling party members.

Prime Minister Han questioned, "You are someone who understands the value of secrecy and the obligation to keep secrets better than anyone else, so how can you reveal such information?" People’s Power lawmaker Song Eon-seok also protested, saying, "Why do you keep talking about classified information? This concerns the president's safety." On the other hand, opposition lawmakers retorted, "What kind of secret is that?" leading to loud exchanges.

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