Jo Kyung-tae, on the demand for a national investigation into the 'Itaewon Disaster,' says "Let's start with the National Assembly"

"How Much Has the National Assembly Worked Since the Sewol Ferry Disaster?"
Opposition Criticizes It as an Attempt to Use It as a Political Tool

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Hyun-ji] On the 3rd, Jo Kyung-tae, a member of the People Power Party, argued that regarding the opposition party's demand for a state audit on the 'Itaewon crowd crush disaster,' "The National Assembly should first undergo an investigation equivalent to a state audit."

Jo stated on his Facebook that day, "We must reflect on how much the National Assembly has strived for the lives and safety of the people since the Sewol ferry disaster."

Regarding the opposition party's demand for a state audit, he pointed out, "It can only be seen as an attempt to use the Itaewon disaster as a tool for political strife."

On the 1st, Jo also proposed that all members of the National Assembly issue a public apology to the people concerning the Itaewon disaster.

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