Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon on September 20 called for the resignation of Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok, stating that the party is complicit in the controversy surrounding former Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won. Han accused the Democratic Party of attempting to proceed with Kim's appointment despite being aware of the allegations against him.
Speaking to reporters at the National Assembly, Han criticized the Democratic Party for its lack of response to the controversy, particularly regarding the petition issue related to Kim Seung-won. He stated, "The Democratic Party is an accomplice. A significant portion of the petition's content has been confirmed as true," and emphasized that the party is currently incapable of handling the situation.
Han warned that if the contents of the petition were untrue, neither Kim Seung-won nor the Blue House would have claimed that verification was difficult. He described the party's actions as disrespectful to the public, asserting, "This cannot be overlooked, and this is just the beginning."
He further stated that if Kim Min-seok was aware of the various controversies surrounding Kim Seung-won prior to the confirmation hearing and still pushed for it, he is unfit for political office and should resign. Han added, "Democratic lawmakers who were aware of the issues but did not bring them to light should also resign. It is crucial to know when Kim Min-seok became aware of these allegations. If he knew and still proceeded with the hearing, he is unfit for politics."
Additionally, Han expressed that Kang Shin-cheol, the nominee for Minister of National Defense, should not be appointed due to the allegations surrounding him regarding special provisions for evicted residents. He stated, "If someone like Kang becomes a minister, everyone in South Korea will try to act as if they are evicted residents. If the intention is not to turn the entire military into evicted residents, the appointment should be withdrawn."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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