Ye, contact between lawmakers Noh Hoon and Nakcheon under investigation… Raids intensify to collect Cha Sang-byeong’s special prosecution petition

Expected to fall short by 10 votes… Party leader vows to make every effort for dismissal
Public approval of Ahn Cheol-soo, Yoo Eui-dong, Kim Woong, etc., in anonymous variables
Party leadership criticizes “impeachment purpose of special prosecution”… Expected to be abandoned if no change occurs,

[Seoul=Newsis] Kwon Chang-hoe reporter = Choo Kyung-ho, the floor leader of the People Power Party, is speaking at the emergency response committee meeting held at the People Power Party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul on the morning of the 23rd. 2024.05.23. [email protected],
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, “[Seoul=Newsis] By Lee Seung-jae Reporter = As the reconsideration of the ‘Chae Sang-byeong Special Prosecution Act’ has been announced at the plenary session of the National Assembly scheduled for the 28th, the ruling party leadership is actively cracking down on defection votes. The party’s position is to defend the single-purpose law by continuing individual contacts with defeated and skeptical members.”,
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, ‘An important figure in the party leadership met with reporters at the National Assembly on the 23rd, responding to a question about the prospect that “there is a forecast that there may be around 10 defection votes within the party,” saying, “It doesn’t seem to be up to 10 votes.” and “As it is an action decided by party consensus, we will do our utmost to persuade against defection to ensure dismissal until the end.”‘,
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, ‘When asked again in a tone that “criticism is also raised about not being able to fix rejection by party consensus,” the official said, “Individual opinions of lawmakers may exist,” and “The floor leader has said that he will decide on party consensus and will gather opinions at the upcoming general meeting of lawmakers on the 28th.”‘,
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, ‘He further explained, “If there are many such opinions, we may not adopt party consensus. As of now, we will adopt party consensus.”‘,
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, ‘Currently, figures in the ruling party leadership such as Choo Kyung-ho have been continuing the work of persuading members who have lost optimism, been defeated, or decided not to run. It is difficult to gauge the intentions of these 55 lawmakers departing the National Assembly for the time being.’,
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, ‘Given that the voting is being conducted anonymously by the lawmakers, predictions are difficult. The fact that there are lawmakers who have publicly expressed their approval for the Chae Sang-byeong Special Prosecution also adds a variable.’,
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, ‘In particular, Representative Kim Woong remained and cast his approval vote even when the Chae Sang-byeong Special Prosecution Act, led by the opposition, was passed on the 2nd, so it is expected that persuasion will not be easy. Middle-ranking lawmakers Ahn Cheol-soo and Yoo Eui-dong have also expressed their approval stance.’,
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, ‘Choo, the floor leader, said to reporters at the National Assembly the day before, “Two have publicly expressed their intentions multiple times, and one has not yet directly heard the exact intentions,” adding, “I plan to confirm what the true intentions of several lawmakers, including myself, are and have a conversation.”‘,
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, ‘The ruling party leadership is vehemently resisting, claiming that the purpose of the special prosecution is not to investigate the truth of the case but to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol.’,
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, ‘Secretary-General Sung Il-jong at the emergency response committee meeting on that day aimed at the opposition, stating, “We are acknowledging that they are national revolutionary forces instigating national conflict” and criticized, “Impeachment has become an everyday slogan.”‘,
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, ‘Chairman Jeon Ju-hye of the standing committee also emphasized that “the Special Prosecution Act is more for the purpose of establishing preconditions for impeachment rather than investigating the truth” and said, “Since the clear purpose is to bring President Yoon down through impeachment, the Special Prosecution Act should never be allowed.”‘,
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, ‘However, if there is no significant change, the Chae Sang-byeong Special Prosecution Act is in a mood to be rejected and abandoned.’,
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, ‘At the emergency response committee meeting that day, Kim Yong-tae, a standing committee member, said in a radio broadcast, “I know that there are others besides the three (Ahn Cheol-soo, Yoo Eui-dong, Kim Woong) who have a positive stance on approval unofficially,” and said, “However, I do not think this will affect the outcome.”‘,
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, ‘Representative Cho Jung-hoon appeared on the radio show “Kim Jong-bae’s Focused View” the same day and said, “I absolutely do not think that the Haebum Special Prosecution Act that has returned will meet the required number for passage,” and “It is not a matter of political interest, but a logical and conscientious issue.”‘,
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, ‘For the Special Prosecution Act to be reconsidered, over two-thirds of the present lawmakers must attend and more than two-thirds must agree. Assuming that all 295 incumbent lawmakers (excluding Yoon Gwan-seok, who is detained) attend the plenary session, at least 197 affirmative votes are required.’,
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, ‘Currently, the opposition-leaning seats in the assembly are 180, so if 17 defection votes occur from the ruling party, the Special Prosecution Act will pass.’,
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[Seoul=Newsis] President Yoon Suk-ryul exercised his right to request reconsideration (veto) on the ‘Chae Sang-byeong Special Prosecution Act’ on the 21st. With this, President Yoon exercised his veto power six times over a total of 10 bills since taking office. The presidential office cited three reasons for rejecting the Marine Special Prosecution Bill ▲Violation of the principle of separation of powers ▲Inappropriate purpose of special prosecution ▲Inability to guarantee fairness of investigation. (Graphic=Reporter Ahn Ji-hye) [email protected],
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