Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, criticized independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon on July 15, stating, "While he cannot discuss the essence of the matter, he only attacks the messenger." He added that lawmakers who had supported Han's return to the party have now lost their justification.
During an appearance on the YouTube channel 'Pen and Mic,' Jang commented on Han's actions during the emergency martial law on December 3, saying, "I know best what happened that day."
He referred to a recent exchange between Han and fellow lawmaker Ahn Cheol-soo regarding Ahn's testimony in the trial of Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho, who was the party's floor leader at the time. Jang pointed out, "Han cannot refute the fact that he was the one who changed the location of the Supreme Council meeting to the party headquarters, yet he only attacks Ahn."
Jang believes that Han's behavior is linked to the growing negative sentiment within the party regarding his return. He questioned Han, asking, "Do you want to survive alone while hoping for the dissolution of the People Power Party as a 'rebellious party'? What logic is there in wanting to return to the party? What justification do you have?"
He also strongly criticized President Lee Jae-myung over allegations that he played golf while a naval officer was missing at sea. Jang stated that failing to deny the unofficial golf outing effectively acknowledges that he was golfing.
Jang emphasized, "We need to uncover what unofficial schedule was deemed more important than saving our soldiers' lives. Otherwise, the public's anger will not forgive this administration."
Regarding the ongoing legislative process aimed at completely abolishing the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights, Jang warned, "This will lead to an absolute power that corrupts the police. A monster will be born," adding that there will be no mechanisms to control unchecked power, and the consequences will fall squarely on the public.
He criticized the government's and ruling party's push for the abolition of supplementary investigation rights, suggesting it is part of a strategy to completely dismantle the prosecution and demonize it, arguing that all investigations into President Lee have been flawed and should be dismissed.
During an appearance on the YouTube channel 'Pen and Mic,' Jang commented on Han's actions during the emergency martial law on December 3, saying, "I know best what happened that day."
He referred to a recent exchange between Han and fellow lawmaker Ahn Cheol-soo regarding Ahn's testimony in the trial of Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho, who was the party's floor leader at the time. Jang pointed out, "Han cannot refute the fact that he was the one who changed the location of the Supreme Council meeting to the party headquarters, yet he only attacks Ahn."
Jang believes that Han's behavior is linked to the growing negative sentiment within the party regarding his return. He questioned Han, asking, "Do you want to survive alone while hoping for the dissolution of the People Power Party as a 'rebellious party'? What logic is there in wanting to return to the party? What justification do you have?"
He also strongly criticized President Lee Jae-myung over allegations that he played golf while a naval officer was missing at sea. Jang stated that failing to deny the unofficial golf outing effectively acknowledges that he was golfing.
Jang emphasized, "We need to uncover what unofficial schedule was deemed more important than saving our soldiers' lives. Otherwise, the public's anger will not forgive this administration."
Regarding the ongoing legislative process aimed at completely abolishing the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights, Jang warned, "This will lead to an absolute power that corrupts the police. A monster will be born," adding that there will be no mechanisms to control unchecked power, and the consequences will fall squarely on the public.
He criticized the government's and ruling party's push for the abolition of supplementary investigation rights, suggesting it is part of a strategy to completely dismantle the prosecution and demonize it, arguing that all investigations into President Lee have been flawed and should be dismissed.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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