Seoyounggyo: "Seolhun Reveals 'Lee Jae-myung Arrest Motion Received Yes Vote'"

Democratic Party Supreme Council Member, MBC Radio Interview
"Approval Vote Is a Relevant Act... Shaking the Party Leader"

Seo Young-kyo, a Supreme Council member of the Democratic Party of Korea, revealed that Representative Seol Hoon cast a favorable vote on the arrest motion against Representative Lee Jae-myung, suggesting the possibility of disciplinary action within the party.

On the 25th, Seo appeared on MBC Radio's 'Kim Jong-bae's Focus' and said, "At the late-night caucus held after the approval of the arrest motion, Representative Seol himself became agitated and said, 'I impeached Lee Jae-myung,'" adding, "This revealed his true intention of wanting to impeach Representative Lee and hoping he would step down."

Seo emphasized, "This situation was created because of some members who cast favorable votes. Casting a favorable vote is the act in question."

He continued, "I met with everyone, spoke to them, and requested rejection through a Supreme Council resolution at the caucus, and gathered all the central committee members by resolution," adding, "The party line was not to approve the motion to prevent such an incident, and the procedure was followed as if it were the party line, but a few cast favorable votes, causing confusion within the party."

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He went on to say, "This is a situation shaking the party leader who was elected with 77.77% of the vote," and added, "The Supreme Council members have the duty to work together to stabilize this leadership and fight against President Yoon Seok-yeol's tyranny, the suppression of democracy, the economic crisis, and the livelihood crisis."

He also indicated that disciplinary action would be requested against Representative Seol. When the host asked, "Representative Seol himself officially confirmed that he cast a favorable vote. What measures will be taken regarding this?" Seo replied, "Procedures must be established regarding his statements and various acts that harm the party."

Seo added, "There are procedures under the party's constitution and regulations for such acts," and "Therefore, the process can proceed accordingly."

However, he dismissed the possibility of a party split. When asked if disciplinary action against members who cast favorable votes might lead to a split, Seo responded, "Who would start a separate faction for their own benefit now? It is right to first resolve the problems as one before moving forward."

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