On the first day of the National Assembly's confirmation hearings for five government minister nominees on September 15, the People Power Party called for the withdrawal of Kim Seung-won’s nomination as Minister of Justice. The opposition warned that if President Lee Jae-myung proceeds with Kim's appointment, it could lead to an early 'lame duck' situation for his administration.
Jung Jeom-sik, the party's floor leader, stated at a policy meeting in the National Assembly, "(Kim) should be under investigation, not in a confirmation hearing," adding, "A Minister of Justice should not have any allegations of serious crimes against them."
He criticized Kim for infringing on public safety by leading the abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights and for threatening citizens' health and lives through alleged lobbying related to COVID-19 treatments. In response to Kim's mention of reviewing the dissolution of the People Power Party as an unconstitutional party, Jung challenged, "If you are confident, go ahead and try. It’s a ploy to shift the narrative to a partisan conflict because he cannot explain his disqualifications."
Jung urged President Lee to withdraw Kim's nomination, warning that if the appointment goes through, the administration's approval rating of 30% could plummet to a 'dead duck' status at 20%.
Im Yi-ja, the party's policy chief, also criticized the government, stating, "With soaring housing prices, a rental crisis, tax burdens draining citizens' wallets, and a stock market turned into a gambling den, the government is only focused on 'saving Lee Jae-myung.'"
She emphasized that the 33% approval rating for President Lee is a final warning from the public to completely overhaul the government's policies, stating, "If this stern warning is ignored and Kim's appointment is forced through, the result will be an irreparable paralysis of governance and public judgment against the administration."
During the policy meeting, concerns were raised about the confusion and anxiety among farmers nationwide due to the government's farmland survey. It was noted that farmland prices plummeted following President Lee's directive in February for a comprehensive survey and sale orders.
Jung questioned President Lee, asking, "Are you satisfied now?" He likened the situation to a 'Don Quixote' mistaking ordinary citizens for speculators, stating, "This government is robbing citizens of their homes and farmland. It is a truly exploitative regime."
He concluded by stating that the People Power Party will address the fallout from the farmland survey and the real estate issues in the metropolitan area as a top priority in the upcoming regular session of the National Assembly, proposing that both parties work together to minimize related damages and discuss compensation for those already affected.
Jung Jeom-sik, the party's floor leader, stated at a policy meeting in the National Assembly, "(Kim) should be under investigation, not in a confirmation hearing," adding, "A Minister of Justice should not have any allegations of serious crimes against them."
He criticized Kim for infringing on public safety by leading the abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights and for threatening citizens' health and lives through alleged lobbying related to COVID-19 treatments. In response to Kim's mention of reviewing the dissolution of the People Power Party as an unconstitutional party, Jung challenged, "If you are confident, go ahead and try. It’s a ploy to shift the narrative to a partisan conflict because he cannot explain his disqualifications."
Jung urged President Lee to withdraw Kim's nomination, warning that if the appointment goes through, the administration's approval rating of 30% could plummet to a 'dead duck' status at 20%.
Im Yi-ja, the party's policy chief, also criticized the government, stating, "With soaring housing prices, a rental crisis, tax burdens draining citizens' wallets, and a stock market turned into a gambling den, the government is only focused on 'saving Lee Jae-myung.'"
She emphasized that the 33% approval rating for President Lee is a final warning from the public to completely overhaul the government's policies, stating, "If this stern warning is ignored and Kim's appointment is forced through, the result will be an irreparable paralysis of governance and public judgment against the administration."
During the policy meeting, concerns were raised about the confusion and anxiety among farmers nationwide due to the government's farmland survey. It was noted that farmland prices plummeted following President Lee's directive in February for a comprehensive survey and sale orders.
Jung questioned President Lee, asking, "Are you satisfied now?" He likened the situation to a 'Don Quixote' mistaking ordinary citizens for speculators, stating, "This government is robbing citizens of their homes and farmland. It is a truly exploitative regime."
He concluded by stating that the People Power Party will address the fallout from the farmland survey and the real estate issues in the metropolitan area as a top priority in the upcoming regular session of the National Assembly, proposing that both parties work together to minimize related damages and discuss compensation for those already affected.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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