The People Power Party is broadening its attacks during the National Assembly audit, focusing on key issues such as the U.S.-Korea alliance and the criminal justice system. The party is poised to launch a comprehensive offensive against the government and ruling party by raising concerns across multiple committees.
On October 11, political sources indicated that issues related to U.S. investments, which had primarily been addressed by the National Assembly's Industry, Trade, and Small and Medium Enterprises Committee and the Finance and Economy Planning Committee, are now extending to the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee.
Jung Jeom-sik, the party's floor leader, held a press conference at the National Assembly, stating, "The U.S.-Korea alliance is facing a crisis under the Lee Jae-myung administration." He pointed out allegations that the U.S. refused to allow National Intelligence Service Director Lee Jong-seok to visit the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and that there are controversies surrounding the withholding of visa approvals for NIS employees and diplomatic status.
He added, "The previous leader of the ruling party, Representative Jung Cheong-rae, was unable to obtain a U.S. visa and could not attend the Foreign Affairs Committee's audit of the Americas," expressing concern that a White House official's comments regarding the U.S.-Korea intelligence cooperation controversy were a serious warning.
Particularly, during the Foreign Affairs Committee's audit of the U.S. Embassy scheduled for October 12, there are fears that the inability of former Democratic Party leader Jung Cheong-rae to secure a visa for his planned visit to the U.S. may signal a warning for U.S.-Korea relations.
In this context, Choi Bo-yun, the party's chief spokesperson, commented that "the temperature of U.S.-Korea relations has clearly changed under this administration," noting that the U.S. ambassador to South Korea has not met with the Minister of Unification for several months since taking office this summer.
The issues surrounding the establishment of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency and the Prosecution Service are also likely to escalate. The Administrative Safety Committee is set to conduct an audit of the National Police Agency on October 12 and hold a confirmation hearing for Kim Ji-yong, the nominee for the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, on October 14. While the ruling and opposition parties have previously clashed over these issues mainly in the Legislative and Judiciary Committee, they are expected to confront each other in the Administrative Safety Committee this week.
Discussions are anticipated regarding how to control the significantly enhanced police powers following the dissolution of the prosecution, as well as concerns about the vacancies in key positions such as the Minister of Justice, the National Police Agency Commissioner, the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency head, and the Prosecution Service head.
Meanwhile, Lim Yi-ja, the People Power Party's policy chief, emphasized on her Facebook that she will thoroughly address the overall disarray of the Lee Jae-myung administration, stating, "We will hold accountable for wrong policies, correct hasty policies, and present practical alternatives to protect the lives of the people."
On October 11, political sources indicated that issues related to U.S. investments, which had primarily been addressed by the National Assembly's Industry, Trade, and Small and Medium Enterprises Committee and the Finance and Economy Planning Committee, are now extending to the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee.
Jung Jeom-sik, the party's floor leader, held a press conference at the National Assembly, stating, "The U.S.-Korea alliance is facing a crisis under the Lee Jae-myung administration." He pointed out allegations that the U.S. refused to allow National Intelligence Service Director Lee Jong-seok to visit the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and that there are controversies surrounding the withholding of visa approvals for NIS employees and diplomatic status.
He added, "The previous leader of the ruling party, Representative Jung Cheong-rae, was unable to obtain a U.S. visa and could not attend the Foreign Affairs Committee's audit of the Americas," expressing concern that a White House official's comments regarding the U.S.-Korea intelligence cooperation controversy were a serious warning.
Particularly, during the Foreign Affairs Committee's audit of the U.S. Embassy scheduled for October 12, there are fears that the inability of former Democratic Party leader Jung Cheong-rae to secure a visa for his planned visit to the U.S. may signal a warning for U.S.-Korea relations.
In this context, Choi Bo-yun, the party's chief spokesperson, commented that "the temperature of U.S.-Korea relations has clearly changed under this administration," noting that the U.S. ambassador to South Korea has not met with the Minister of Unification for several months since taking office this summer.
The issues surrounding the establishment of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency and the Prosecution Service are also likely to escalate. The Administrative Safety Committee is set to conduct an audit of the National Police Agency on October 12 and hold a confirmation hearing for Kim Ji-yong, the nominee for the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, on October 14. While the ruling and opposition parties have previously clashed over these issues mainly in the Legislative and Judiciary Committee, they are expected to confront each other in the Administrative Safety Committee this week.
Discussions are anticipated regarding how to control the significantly enhanced police powers following the dissolution of the prosecution, as well as concerns about the vacancies in key positions such as the Minister of Justice, the National Police Agency Commissioner, the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency head, and the Prosecution Service head.
Meanwhile, Lim Yi-ja, the People Power Party's policy chief, emphasized on her Facebook that she will thoroughly address the overall disarray of the Lee Jae-myung administration, stating, "We will hold accountable for wrong policies, correct hasty policies, and present practical alternatives to protect the lives of the people."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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