Park Yong-jin "Lee Jae-myung Must Clearly State Yes or No on Arrest Warrant... That Is True Leadership"

"'Waiving Immunity from Arrest' Lee Does Not Urge Rejection Himself
'Any Outcome Causes Internal Turmoil... Must Show Representative Leadership'"

Park Yong-jin, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, said regarding the arrest motion for Representative Lee Jae-myung, which is expected to be processed at the National Assembly plenary session on the 21st, "So far, the representative himself has not expressed any grievances or urged for the motion to be rejected."

In an interview on KBS Radio's 'Choi Kyung-young's Strong Current Affairs' on the 20th, Representative Park stated, "Representative Lee has said several times, 'I will walk there on my own feet,' and giving up the privilege of non-arrest was also his campaign pledge."

Park Yong-jin, Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Regarding the voting outcome of the arrest motion for Representative Lee, Park said, "There has been a consistent atmosphere that it should be approved, but it depends on how the current situation is interpreted," adding, "So far, the representative has not expressed any grievances or urged for rejection, and members are only discussing it in small groups."

He continued that internal confusion will arise regardless of the outcome, saying, "It seems that the members are all considering what kind of backlash they will face." He also predicted, "If it is rejected, the ruling party will fiercely criticize it as a 'bulletproof party,' and from the public's perspective, the Democratic Party will face difficulties for not keeping its usual promises. If it is approved, there will be various controversies within the party."

Representative Park said, "Of course, even if it is approved, it does not mean Representative Lee will be detained; he will only undergo a warrant hearing, and he is almost confident of his innocence," adding, "(However,) internal turmoil is inevitable, so it is appropriate for the representative to clearly state his position on approval or rejection."

He emphasized, "This is not a free vote for the members; it is time for the representative's leadership to either say, 'This is unfair, please reject it,' or 'If you unite and approve it, I am confident and will go to court to prove my innocence and get the case dismissed.'"

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