The People Power Party criticized the government on October 1 for its passive response to the recent landmine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), stating, "Even in this serious situation, this administration is preoccupied with defending North Korea."
During a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly, Jang Dong-hyuk, the party leader, remarked, "The Democratic Party claims to condemn North Korea but is only focused on attacking the previous administration. It’s hard to tell if they are the ruling party of South Korea or a branch of the Workers' Party of Korea in Yeouido."
Jang further pointed out, "President Lee Jae-myung has yet to even mention the word 'North Korea.' One cannot help but reasonably suspect that he is afraid of revealing the truth behind the illegal remittances to North Korea."
Jeong Jeom-sik, the floor leader, noted that the United Nations Command has declared North Korea's landmine provocation a violation of the armistice agreement, and Defense Minister Kang Shin-cheol has also confirmed this violation. He publicly questioned the government and ruling party, asking, "Who is the enemy of the people?"
Jeong emphasized, "If the answer does not point to North Korea, then the government's and ruling party's condemnations and calls for apologies are all fake. Continuing support for North Korea amid its provocations and invasions is an act of treason. If they cannot even handle this, what kind of response can they provide?"
He also raised concerns about the military's use of the term 'border fortification,' arguing that referring to the military demarcation line (MDL) as a border implies acceptance of North Korea's hostile two-nation theory. He questioned how the act of provoking with landmines across the military demarcation line could be considered fortification, insisting it should be called North Korea's DMZ landmine provocation instead.
The People Power Party has intensified its criticism ahead of the transition to a criminal justice system centered on the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency and the Prosecution Service on October 2. Jang stated, "There has been no proper preparation aside from changing the signboard," and criticized, "While the processing of bills has been pushed through rapidly, what have they been doing all this time?"
Jeong added, "If another incident like the 'Jang Yoon-ki case' occurs, the truth will be concealed and buried in this country where supplementary investigative powers have been eliminated. The People Power Party will prepare comprehensive measures to normalize the criminal justice system, including the restoration of supplementary investigative powers to prevent the concealment and burying of the truth."
During a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly, Jang Dong-hyuk, the party leader, remarked, "The Democratic Party claims to condemn North Korea but is only focused on attacking the previous administration. It’s hard to tell if they are the ruling party of South Korea or a branch of the Workers' Party of Korea in Yeouido."
Jang further pointed out, "President Lee Jae-myung has yet to even mention the word 'North Korea.' One cannot help but reasonably suspect that he is afraid of revealing the truth behind the illegal remittances to North Korea."
Jeong Jeom-sik, the floor leader, noted that the United Nations Command has declared North Korea's landmine provocation a violation of the armistice agreement, and Defense Minister Kang Shin-cheol has also confirmed this violation. He publicly questioned the government and ruling party, asking, "Who is the enemy of the people?"
Jeong emphasized, "If the answer does not point to North Korea, then the government's and ruling party's condemnations and calls for apologies are all fake. Continuing support for North Korea amid its provocations and invasions is an act of treason. If they cannot even handle this, what kind of response can they provide?"
He also raised concerns about the military's use of the term 'border fortification,' arguing that referring to the military demarcation line (MDL) as a border implies acceptance of North Korea's hostile two-nation theory. He questioned how the act of provoking with landmines across the military demarcation line could be considered fortification, insisting it should be called North Korea's DMZ landmine provocation instead.
The People Power Party has intensified its criticism ahead of the transition to a criminal justice system centered on the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency and the Prosecution Service on October 2. Jang stated, "There has been no proper preparation aside from changing the signboard," and criticized, "While the processing of bills has been pushed through rapidly, what have they been doing all this time?"
Jeong added, "If another incident like the 'Jang Yoon-ki case' occurs, the truth will be concealed and buried in this country where supplementary investigative powers have been eliminated. The People Power Party will prepare comprehensive measures to normalize the criminal justice system, including the restoration of supplementary investigative powers to prevent the concealment and burying of the truth."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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