Hong Jun-pyo: "Officials Who Became Targets of Criticism by the Opposition and the Public Must Be Quickly Resolved"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Hong Joon-pyo, Mayor of Daegu and Standing Advisor of the People Power Party, urged the dismissal of those responsible, including Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min, stating that "those who have become targets of criticism from the opposition and the public must be promptly dealt with for the National Assembly to take effective measures."

On the 4th, Mayor Hong said through his social network service (SNS), "The claim that the event had no organizer is an absurd argument that forgets that the final responsibility for maintaining order lies with the police and local governments."

He added, "An investigation should be conducted promptly without regard to rank or status, and strict punishment should be imposed to calm public outrage," and pointed out, "It will be difficult to avoid political responsibility. Saying that political responsibility will be addressed after damage control is a foolish judgment that fuels public anger."

Mayor Hong said, "The saying 'don't change your words when crossing a river' does not apply to the defeated," and added, "Please honestly acknowledge what needs to be acknowledged, do not hesitate in the early stages, and respond boldly and well."

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