Joo Ho-young "Ruling and Opposition Parties Discuss Adoption of Resolution Condemning North Korea Provocations"

Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the People Power Party, is attending the Emergency Response Committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the 2nd and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy reporters Lee Ji-eun and Kwon Hyun-ji] As North Korea escalates its provocations by launching ballistic missiles for two consecutive days, the ruling and opposition parties have agreed to adopt a resolution condemning North Korea's provocations.

On the morning of the 4th, Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the People Power Party, said at the party's strategy meeting, "Regarding North Korea's provocations, I proposed to the Democratic Party to adopt a resolution condemning North Korea's provocations, and I received a response from the Democratic Party agreeing to do so," adding, "We are currently negotiating the wording."

He explained, "There is no ruling or opposition in matters of security," and "Moreover, this provocation is a new form different from previous provocations, and it is such a bold and reckless provocation that (the resolution) will be a joint effort by both parties to condemn North Korea's provocations and request the government’s appropriate response and proper management."

Floor leader Joo said, "North Korea's provocations have not just crossed the line; according to some military experts, 'it is almost like approaching a state of war,' such a bold and reckless provocation," and he urged the Ministry of National Defense and security authorities, "I hope you show the public that you have the posture and will to perceive and repel North Korea's intentions without any retreat."

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