Kim Ung "Stop Applauding"... Criticizes Ruling Party's Unanimous Opposition to State Audit

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Kim Woong, a member of the ruling People Power Party classified as part of the 'Bi-Yoon (non-Yoon)' faction, criticized the ruling party for unanimously deciding to oppose the Itaewon accident state investigation, saying, "It's time to stop applauding."

On the 14th, Kim shared an article on his social network service (SNS) about senior ruling party lawmakers who expressed unanimous opposition to accepting the state investigation into the Itaewon accident, pointing out, "Rather than unanimity, courtesy and education are the forces that protect the world."

He noted, "Irving Janis, a social psychologist at Yale University, analyzed that major American diplomatic disasters such as the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Vietnam War occurred due to groupthink. Sharron Nemeth, who wrote the book 'The Power of Dissent,' also said, 'The reason minority opinions are important is not because they tend to be proven right, but because they draw attention to various aspects and promote thinking,'" highlighting the blind spots of unanimity.

This was a caution against pro-Yoon members within the party leading public opinion toward 'unanimity.' Kim said, "Unanimous approval or approval by applause fosters groupthink and reduces our party's situational adaptability, ultimately leading to distorted and irrational conclusions. It's time to stop applauding now."

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