Ruling Party Unites in Criticism of Lee Jae-myung... "What Did the Incarnation Do to Cause Such a Backlash?"

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending an emergency party meeting held at the National Assembly on the 20th and delivering a speech. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 20th, Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized the prosecution's attempt to search the Democratic Research Institute within the party headquarters the previous day as "political oppression" and "an unprecedented event in the history of the Republic of Korea," stating that "the truth is clear." In response, ruling party lawmakers pressured, saying "the truth must be revealed."

Seong Il-jong, chairman of the People Power Party's Policy Committee, said through his social network service (SNS) on the same day, "Why lock the door in front of the clear truth?" and added, "The person urging to open the door of truth is Leader Lee himself."

He pointed out, "The prosecution is not trying to search the entire Democratic Party headquarters," and "They are only attempting to search the materials of Kim Yong, deputy director of the Democratic Research Institute. It is not something to make a fuss about and try to block."

Kim, the deputy director, was arrested by the prosecution the previous day on charges of receiving illegal political funds from private developers of Daejang-dong and Wirye projects. Chairman Seong said, "Kim is the person whom Leader Lee himself called 'like my alter ego.' What on earth did this alter ego do to be blocked to this extent?"

Kim Ki-hyun, considered one of the next party leadership candidates, also posted on SNS, "If you really have no shame, instead of cowardly hiding in the leader's office and making useless remarks, you should face the prosecution's investigation confidently." He raised his voice, saying, "Fearing the blade of justice and common sense aimed at him, he is making nonsense about 'political retaliation' and 'oppression of the opposition party,' but the truth of the bribery scandal and corruption scandal surrounding Leader Lee will soon be revealed to the public."

Kim Jong-hyuk, a member of the Emergency Committee, shared his remarks from the committee on SNS, saying, "Finally, the great journey of justice is beginning. The Democratic Party is floundering, saying they are protecting the party headquarters and boycotting the audit." In his remarks at the Emergency Committee meeting that day, he raised his voice, saying, "I ask Leader Lee, why does he remain silent while his alter ego is under investigation? Instead of pushing unnecessary lawmakers to be shields, he should directly refute or explain himself."

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