Jung Jeom-sik, the floor leader of the People Power Party, emphasized on October 14 that it is courteous to clarify whether Kang Hoon-sik, the Chief of Staff to the President, will be replaced or if his resignation will be accepted.
During a press conference at the National Assembly, Jung pointed out that it has been over three weeks since Kang submitted his resignation, yet it has not been processed.
He mentioned that a National Assembly audit of the Blue House is scheduled in two weeks, questioning, "Is Kang going to appear at the audit?" He added, "Even if a successor is appointed, can a Chief of Staff who is not fully briefed on the issues provide proper answers?"
Jung sarcastically remarked, "If the Blue House has time to create absurd 'comedy organizations' like the Trump golf meeting task force, it should quickly resolve the situation regarding the Chief of Staff."
He also noted that there is a growing desire within the ruling party to change the diplomatic and security lines. He stated, "The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Ambassador to the U.S. acknowledge the U.S.-Korea conflict, while only Minister of Unification Jung Dong-young denies North Korea's acts of aggression recognized by the Ministry of National Defense." He urged, "Dismissing Minister Jung is a prerequisite for restoring the U.S.-Korea alliance. The Minister of Unification must be replaced immediately."
Jung further criticized the internal power struggles within the Democratic Party, stating, "Because of one candidate for the head of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, the President and the Governor of Gyeonggi Province have been overwhelmed on social media every day. I hope the Democratic Party's power games disguised as reform will stop, as they are causing harm to the public and chaos in governance."
Meanwhile, Jung expressed concern regarding the government's recent announcement to relocate 44 central administrative agencies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Unification, and Ministry of National Defense, to Sejong, stating, "I worry that this is a uniform relocation plan that does not consider the operational characteristics of major ministries."
During a press conference at the National Assembly, Jung pointed out that it has been over three weeks since Kang submitted his resignation, yet it has not been processed.
He mentioned that a National Assembly audit of the Blue House is scheduled in two weeks, questioning, "Is Kang going to appear at the audit?" He added, "Even if a successor is appointed, can a Chief of Staff who is not fully briefed on the issues provide proper answers?"
Jung sarcastically remarked, "If the Blue House has time to create absurd 'comedy organizations' like the Trump golf meeting task force, it should quickly resolve the situation regarding the Chief of Staff."
He also noted that there is a growing desire within the ruling party to change the diplomatic and security lines. He stated, "The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Ambassador to the U.S. acknowledge the U.S.-Korea conflict, while only Minister of Unification Jung Dong-young denies North Korea's acts of aggression recognized by the Ministry of National Defense." He urged, "Dismissing Minister Jung is a prerequisite for restoring the U.S.-Korea alliance. The Minister of Unification must be replaced immediately."
Jung further criticized the internal power struggles within the Democratic Party, stating, "Because of one candidate for the head of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, the President and the Governor of Gyeonggi Province have been overwhelmed on social media every day. I hope the Democratic Party's power games disguised as reform will stop, as they are causing harm to the public and chaos in governance."
Meanwhile, Jung expressed concern regarding the government's recent announcement to relocate 44 central administrative agencies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Unification, and Ministry of National Defense, to Sejong, stating, "I worry that this is a uniform relocation plan that does not consider the operational characteristics of major ministries."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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