Police Chief: "I Do Not Agree with Treason Charges... That Is the Lawmaker's Opinion"
Rep. Yong Hye-in "Must Resign Immediately"
Commissioner Jo Ji-ho of the National Police Agency stated on the 5th that he "does not agree with the charge of treason" regarding President Yoon Seok-yeol's declaration of martial law, adding that it is "a matter for judicial judgment."
On the same day, at the National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee plenary session, Commissioner Jo responded to Basic Income Party lawmaker Yong Hye-in's question, "Does blocking the National Assembly with troops and prohibiting entry constitute treason and disruption of the national order?" by saying this.
When Commissioner Jo referred to the Supreme Court precedent on the December 12 military coup, he answered, "That is indeed treason."
When asked on the 3rd whether the police's identical actions constituted treason, Commissioner Jo stated, "We believe our actions do not fall under that."
When lawmaker Yong pointed out "treason," Commissioner Jo replied, "That is your opinion, and we did not take the same actions."
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When lawmaker Yong demanded, "Resign immediately," Commissioner Jo responded, "I am not attached to my position."
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