Choi Eun-seok, the chief spokesperson for the People Power Party, urged on September 8 that the public is demanding specific information regarding Kim Hyun-ji, the head of the Presidential Office's first division. He called for the Democratic Party to make a decisive move.
During an appearance on SBS Radio's 'Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show,' Choi asserted that Kim should testify at the upcoming National Assembly audit scheduled for next month. He stated, "It is becoming clear that Kim was behind the incomprehensible appointments," and pressured the ruling party, saying, "It is up to them to decide whether to ignore the public and continue on their own path or to make a decision to boost their approval ratings."
Regarding the recent cabinet reshuffle by President Lee Jae-myung, he pointed to the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Ministry of Economy and Finance, and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, insisting that these appointments should be revoked. He emphasized that Kim Seung-won, the controversial nominee for Minister of Justice, should not be dismissed as merely having made a phone call to request favors. "The emerging suspicions will lead to significant revelations," he added, asserting that the confirmation committee would thoroughly investigate the allegations against Kim.
Choi also argued that witnesses, including the CEO of Genensel and broker Yang Mo, should be called to testify at Kim's confirmation hearing.
On the nomination of Yong Hye-in for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, he insisted that she should resign from both her ministerial and parliamentary positions. Choi remarked, "The public has never voted for the Basic Income Party. They were receiving government subsidies through loopholes," highlighting the ethical concerns of a lawmaker who swore to work for the public good.
He continued, stating that the nominees for the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Land and Transport are all current vice ministers who have been promoted. He criticized the decision to appoint these officials, who supported policies that have led to economic decline and high inflation affecting the middle class and youth, as a "declaration of war against the public."
During an appearance on SBS Radio's 'Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show,' Choi asserted that Kim should testify at the upcoming National Assembly audit scheduled for next month. He stated, "It is becoming clear that Kim was behind the incomprehensible appointments," and pressured the ruling party, saying, "It is up to them to decide whether to ignore the public and continue on their own path or to make a decision to boost their approval ratings."
Regarding the recent cabinet reshuffle by President Lee Jae-myung, he pointed to the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Ministry of Economy and Finance, and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, insisting that these appointments should be revoked. He emphasized that Kim Seung-won, the controversial nominee for Minister of Justice, should not be dismissed as merely having made a phone call to request favors. "The emerging suspicions will lead to significant revelations," he added, asserting that the confirmation committee would thoroughly investigate the allegations against Kim.
Choi also argued that witnesses, including the CEO of Genensel and broker Yang Mo, should be called to testify at Kim's confirmation hearing.
On the nomination of Yong Hye-in for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, he insisted that she should resign from both her ministerial and parliamentary positions. Choi remarked, "The public has never voted for the Basic Income Party. They were receiving government subsidies through loopholes," highlighting the ethical concerns of a lawmaker who swore to work for the public good.
He continued, stating that the nominees for the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Land and Transport are all current vice ministers who have been promoted. He criticized the decision to appoint these officials, who supported policies that have led to economic decline and high inflation affecting the middle class and youth, as a "declaration of war against the public."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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