Democratic Party Floor Strategy Meeting on the 22nd
Jin Sung-joon: “Let’s Immediately Pursue Impeachment Proposal”, Jin Sung-joon, the Democratic Party’s policy committee chairman, publicly suggested suspending the duties of Han Deok-soo, the acting president and prime minister.’,
‘During the Democratic Party’s floor strategy meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido on the 22nd, Chairman Jin stated, “Let’s immediately pursue the impeachment proposal against Acting President Han.”‘,
Jin criticized, “Acting President Han has forgotten his duty and responsibility to manage the state affairs and the election stably in place of the impeached president,” and added, “The highest official responsible for managing the presidential election, which is only 42 days away, in a neutral and fair manner is inappropriately considering running for office.”‘,
He pointed out, “Despite the Constitutional Court’s ruling that an acting president is not the same as a president directly elected by the people, he is abusing his powers, including the power of veto, without limitation,” and claimed, “He is attempting to sell out the national interest in a submissive manner in the crucial tariff negotiations.”‘,
Jin said, “His actions are no different from those of a monarch ruling above the constitution,” and claimed that “Han’s unconstitutional and unlawful actions are rampant.”‘,
Jin continued by stating, “He violated the constitution by not appointing a constitutional court judge elected by the National Assembly, and furthermore, he is clearly violating the law by not carrying out the procedure for appointing a permanent special prosecutor.”‘,
He further emphasized, “There is no reason to hesitate,” and warned, “If we miss the timing due to various reasons, we could face an irreparable situation, so the party and the National Assembly must make a decision.”