Minju: "If Yoon refuses Kim Geon-hee special investigation, conflict of interest review will be conducted"

Im Oh-kyung "Considering Conflict of Interest Prevention Act Amid Veto Overuse"
Democrats Prepare to Invite Experts to Discuss Conflicts of Interest
'Itaewon Special Act' Also Set for Forceful Passage at Plenary Session on 9th

The Democratic Party of Korea plans to respond by examining potential conflicts of interest if President Yoon Seok-yeol exercises his veto power against the so-called 'Double Special Prosecutor Act.'

Im Oh-kyung, the party's floor spokesperson, emphasized the determination to enforce the Double Special Prosecutor Act during an emergency party meeting on the 3rd. He stated, "As soon as the Double Special Prosecutor Act passed the plenary session on the 28th of last month, less than 10 minutes later, the Yongsan Presidential Office announced its intention to exercise the veto power. This was seen as a blatant disregard for the Constitution and the National Assembly, which was described as shameless and outrageous during the party meeting." He added, "(The government) has declared it will exercise the veto power even if it means convening an extraordinary Cabinet meeting."

Hong Ik-pyo, floor leader of the People Power Party, is issuing a statement regarding the party leader's assault after concluding a closed emergency party members' meeting at the National Assembly on the 3rd. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

In particular, he explained the response plan to President Yoon Seok-yeol's exercise of the re-request right (veto power), saying, "We are preparing to consider the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act in response to the excessive use of veto power," and "We are even preparing a closed-door meeting with experts." This refers to holding a closed-door meeting with experts to discuss the issue that President Yoon's refusal of a special prosecutor investigation into his wife, Kim Geon-hee, may violate the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act. The meeting is planned to be held around the 8th.

Hong Ik-pyo, the floor leader, warned regarding the 'veto exercise' scenario, "If President Yoon Seok-yeol exercises his veto power against the Double Special Prosecutor Act, including the special prosecutor investigation into Kim Geon-hee, he will face a serious national challenge," and "If the veto is exercised, the Democratic Party will review all legal measures." Earlier, he had stated, "We will actively consider filing a constitutional dispute over whether it is legitimate for the president to exercise veto power concerning family matters."

Additionally, the Democratic Party intends to push forward the 'Itaewon Special Act,' which aims for bipartisan agreement. Floor spokesperson Im said, "(The Democratic Party) will definitely ensure the passage of the Itaewon Special Act on the 9th," and "Since this matter has already been agreed upon with the Speaker of the National Assembly, we will pass the Itaewon Special Act in the plenary session on the 9th."

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