
Han Byeong-do, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized the controversial words and actions of People Power Party lawmakers as not individual deviations but a collective breakdown in discipline due to the leadership's aid, and called for an apology and responsible action from the leadership.
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As controversial words and actions continued by People Power Party lawmakers, Han Byeong-do, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized the leadership's responsibility and called for an apology.
Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized the situation in which some words and actions of People Power Party members were controversial, such as Rep. Joo Jin-woo's comment on social media that said, "It's time to end Lee Jae's name," saying, "It is not an individual deviation, but a collective loosening of discipline caused by the assistance of the People Power Party leadership."
At the Supreme Committee meeting held at the National Assembly on this day, floor leader Han said, “How long does the People Power Party plan to ignore the absurd remarks and actions of its members, calling them the activities of individual members?”
One floor leader also pointed out that Rep. Joo left his seat to broadcast a personal YouTube broadcast during the National Assembly audit and that President Lee Jae-myung played golf during a serious accident, so he proposed the 'Emperor Golf Special Prosecutor Act'.
One floor leader said, “It is a cowardly intention to use the National Assembly inspection and special prosecutor as a personal political event, and the accident that resulted in loss of life as a tool for political struggle,” and added, “Which citizen will understand (Rep. Joo’s) argument?”
He then raised issues with the words and actions of People Power Party lawmakers Lee Jin-sook and Kim Tae-gyu, and emphasized, "The People Power Party leadership is largely responsible for the repetition of their harsh words and antics," and added, "If there is a sense of responsibility as a public party, the leadership should step forward and correct their wrongdoings and apologize."
Regarding the confirmation hearing for Kim Ji-yong, the candidate for the head of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, held at the National Assembly Public Administration and Security Committee on this day, floor leader Han said, "Now that a new criminal justice system has been launched for the first time in 78 years, the top priority is to prevent investigation gaps and establish the system," and added, "The capabilities and leadership of the first head are more urgent than ever."
He continued, “Please present your convictions and vision as to how the candidate will maintain the fairness of the investigation and political neutrality, and how he will lead the organization in line with the purpose of reform,” and urged, “If the People Power Party also cares about the country and people’s livelihood, it should participate in the hearings responsibly.”
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The People Power Party leadership will issue an official position on the controversy of its members.
Likely · Within days
During the personnel hearing for the candidate for the head of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, the candidate's investigative fairness and political neutrality will be intensively verified.
Very likely · Within days

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