Sung Il-jong "Even Portraying Image as a Victim of Political Oppression"
Kim Seok-ki "Democratic Party Abuses Legislative Power to Shield Lee"

[Asia Economy Reporters Hyunju Lee and Youngwon Kim] On the morning of the 10th at 11 a.m., the People Power Party criticized Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, for appearing at the prosecution for additional investigation related to the Wirye and Daejang-dong corruption allegations, saying he is "freely enjoying the privileges of a member of the National Assembly and opposition party leader while even portraying himself as a victim of political persecution."


Seong Il-jong, chairman of the People Power Party's Policy Committee, said at the current affairs inspection meeting that "Originally, the prosecution requested him to appear at 9:30 a.m., but Lee Jae-myung said he would appear at 11 a.m. at his own discretion."


Chairman Seong said, "Lee shows no sign of even the slightest remorse toward the country and the people, no shame as a public official for the harm caused to the nation, nor any regret for those around him who have passed away. It is purely a victim cosplay to appear as someone oppressed by the prosecution. He consistently ignores numerous related pieces of evidence."


Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the People Power Party, is speaking at the current issues inspection meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 10th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the People Power Party, is speaking at the current issues inspection meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 10th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

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He continued, "Stop using tricks and face the investigation with dignity. Stop cowardly actions like remaining silent before the truth and submitting written statements in front of evidence. I hope the boast that he would be investigated confidently does not turn out to be an empty promise."


Secretary-General Kim Seok-ki also criticized, saying, "The Democratic Party has declared itself a party that destroys parliamentary democracy and went ahead to pass the impeachment motion against Minister Lee in the plenary session. They are abusing legislative power solely to shield Lee Jae-myung, showing the ultimate decline of parliamentary democracy."



Secretary-General Kim said, "Did the people give the Democratic Party 169 seats to shield a criminal suspect? The people meant for the Constitution to be upheld and for the National Assembly to faithfully perform its original duties to take care of livelihoods, but the Democratic Party resorts to threatening politics with 169 seats whenever challenged, committing constitutional destruction and livelihood ruin, which is truly lamentable."


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