Handonghun and Lee Jaemyung Agree on "Politics for the People"... Temperature Difference on Kim Gunhee Special Prosecutor Act as a Bad Law (Comprehensive)

Han Dong-hoon, the Emergency Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, visited Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, on the 29th for the first time as the ruling party representative. Chairman Han and Leader Lee agreed to refrain from meaningless power struggles and emotional conflicts between the two sides. However, Chairman Han once again made it clear that the 'Kim Geon-hee Special Prosecutor Act,' which the opposition including the Democratic Party forcibly passed the day before, is a "clear evil law."

At the visit to the Democratic Party leader's office in the National Assembly that afternoon, Chairman Han said, "As leaders of the ruling and opposition parties, there may be many clear differences, but I hope we can focus more on the common point of politics for the people and by the people and have many constructive dialogues." He also expressed gratitude, saying, "Although I suddenly took office and was in a hectic situation, I am very thankful that you readily arranged the visit schedule quickly."

In response, Leader Lee said, "I welcome and congratulate you on your appointment as the Emergency Committee Chairman of the People Power Party and your visit. Although we may have slightly different positions, I believe the responsibility given to us is to fulfill the duties entrusted by the people." He added, "I would like to say that the Democratic Party of Korea is always ready to cooperate with the People Power Party on the matters they want to pursue."

Handonghun, Emergency Response Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, and Lee Jaemyung, Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, are meeting on the 29th at the Democratic Party leader's office in the National Assembly. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

Leader Lee also said, "As the title Emergency Committee Chairman suggests, the People Power Party is in a kind of emergency state, but on the other hand, it is also a clear reality that the country and our people are in a very difficult situation." He explained, "The most important tasks for both the People Power Party and the Democratic Party of Korea are to take care of people's livelihoods, create a safer country, and pioneer a brighter future for the Republic of Korea. Isn't that the responsibility given to all of us?"

Referring to Chairman Han's remark at the ministerial farewell ceremony about wanting to stand on the side of the common people and the vulnerable, Leader Lee said, "Among the vulnerable and common people in our society, the most important current issue may be the victims of the Itaewon disaster." He urged, "I hope the political circles do not ignore their wishes for fact-finding, punishment of those responsible, and measures to prevent recurrence, and cooperate on the Itaewon Disaster Special Act to fulfill those wishes."

He also mentioned the issue of the special law on jeonse fraud. Leader Lee proposed, "There have been cases of extreme choices due to jeonse fraud damage, and considering the difficult reality, I hope you will participate in the Democratic Party's approach of providing relief first and then recovering some costs later."

Handonghun, Emergency Response Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, and Lee Jaemyung, Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, are meeting on the 29th at the Democratic Party leader's office in the National Assembly. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

Shared Vision for Win-Win Politics for the People... Temperature Difference on Kim Geon-hee Special Prosecutor Act

During a private talk, both sides agreed on win-win politics for the people but showed a temperature difference regarding the Kim Geon-hee Special Prosecutor Act. Chairman Han told reporters right after the talk, "As leaders of the two parties, we had a pleasant conversation about doing efficient politics that helps the people and promotes coexistence."

However, regarding the Kim Geon-hee Special Prosecutor Act and the possibility of President Yoon Seok-youl exercising his veto power and the Democratic Party's potential reapproval, he clearly stated, "That law is a clear evil law that would overshadow the general election and infringe on the people's right to choose." He added, "The veto against that law is natural for the people. The subsequent procedures and responses will be decided by the party after assessing the situation."

Chairman Han also responded to the possibility of alternatives such as a special inspector or the 2nd Secretariat instead of a veto, saying, "Various necessary policies are not limited to that alone. As I lead the party, I will gradually consider policies needed for people's livelihoods overall." Regarding past derogatory remarks about the elderly by Min Kyung-woo, a member of the People Power Party Emergency Committee, he said, "I understand that our party has issued a statement that the reports were incorrect."

Meanwhile, Kwon Chil-seung, the senior spokesperson of the Democratic Party, also explained about the meeting between Chairman Han and Leader Lee that day, saying, "There was a conversation with the intention of making prompt decisions regarding the Itaewon Disaster Special Act and the election system and election law."

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