Kwon Seong-dong: "The Opposition Following the 'Cheongdam-dong Conspiracy Theory' Has No Ability to Conduct a State Audit"

Kwon Seong-dong, a member of the People Power Party, is asking a question to Kim Ui-cheol, president of the Korean Broadcasting System, during the audit of the Korea Communications Commission held at the National Assembly on the 17th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 14th, Kwon Seong-dong, a member of the People Power Party, dismissed the opposition party's demand for a national investigation into the 'Itaewon accident,' saying, "(The Democratic Party) does not even have the capability to properly conduct a national investigation."

On the same day, Kwon said through his social network service (SNS), "Look at the recent conspiracy theory about the drinking party in Cheongdam-dong. The entire party was deceived by a melodrama of male-female relationships and blindly followed along."

He added, "If a party of this level forcibly carries out a national investigation, it will degenerate into a 'conspiracy theory contest.' The Democratic Party's national investigation will rather hinder the fact-finding process and only provoke political strife. I oppose the national investigation."

He also pointed out that a national investigation would not be of much help in uncovering the truth about the Itaewon accident. He said, "If the 'purpose' is fact-finding, the national investigation is a 'means.' However, at this point, the national investigation is not an appropriate means. Procedurally, a national investigation takes considerable time for resolution, investigation planning, and negotiation of the investigation scope."

He continued, "Also, it cannot conduct 'compulsory investigations,' and if witnesses related to criminal responsibility refuse to testify, the only option is to re-report to investigative agencies," adding, "In other words, a national investigation is not an appropriate means to reveal substantive facts."

Kwon said, "On the other hand, the police and prosecution can conduct compulsory investigations, including searches and seizures and securing suspects. This is the fastest way to uncover the truth," and added, "Only through strong investigations to clarify the facts and judicial responsibility can the state promptly support compensation for the bereaved families and begin improving disaster prevention systems based on clear facts."

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