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(Seoul=News1) Reporter An Eunna – Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Min Byeong-duck is holding a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 29th, demanding a rapid investigation by the government into the Sambo Construction stock price manipulation incident and pledging to uncover the truth through the National Assembly’s Standing Special Prosecutor’s investigation. 2024.11.29/News1 Copyright (C) News1. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution prohibited, AI learning usage banned. /Photo=(Seoul=News1) Reporter An Eunna,
, ‘Min Byeong-duck of the Democratic Party of Korea stated that if President Yoon Suk-yeol, despite being selected as a witness by the Special Committee on Investigating the Allegations of Rebellion, fails to appear, he “could be reported.” Min is an opposition committee member of the special committee formed on the 31st of last month at the National Assembly to investigate the truth regarding the Yoon Suk-yeol administration’s alleged proclamation of martial law to stage a rebellion (hereafter the Special Committee).’,
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, ‘On SBS Radio’s “Kim Tae-hyun’s Political Show” on the 2nd, Min discussed the future proceedings of the Special Committee, stating, “We will go through the process of requesting document submissions, conducting field investigations, and holding hearings,” adding that “during the first meeting of the Special Committee a few days ago, the date for the state investigation, the chairman, and the secretaries were agreed upon.”‘,
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, ‘He continued, saying, “There were differences of opinion regarding the scope of the investigation. We (the opposition) insisted on including actions intended to cause a national emergency, attempts to secure foreign exchange, and alleged efforts to manipulate incidents involving North Korea (known as North Wind operations). The other side (the ruling party) stated that martial law has its causes, and they requested an investigation into the causes of martial law, which we accepted.”‘,
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, ‘Additionally, he mentioned concerns about evidence collection, stating, “We are proposing to include this quickly since CCTV (closed-circuit television) might be deleted after 30 days, but the ruling party is opposing this.”‘,
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, ‘Regarding the possible disagreement between the ruling and opposition parties on whether to include President Yoon Suk-yeol in the list of witnesses for the Special Committee, Min said, “Of course, we demand it. How can we only call the subordinates as witnesses and not the leader? If the committee requests his appearance, he should come.”‘,
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, ‘He further emphasized, “Legally, reasons related to trials and investigations are not excuses for not attending the Special Committee as a witness” and mentioned that “a subpoena for appearance could be issued, and if he refuses even after receiving it, he could be reported.”‘,
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, ‘Min also commented on President Yoon sending a letter to protestors against impeachment gathered in front of the residence in Hannam-dong, Seoul, on the 1st, describing it as “astonishing” and questioned, “Who is really acting as a state-threatening force and who destroyed the constitutional order? Isn’t it the person himself?”‘,
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, ‘He added, “Through the letter, he urged his supporters to take action, which seems like incitement for rebellion to me,” comparing it to former U.S. President Donald Trump allegedly inciting similar actions when his supporters stormed the Capitol after losing the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election.’,
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, ‘In addition, Min remarked on Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok’s recent appointment of only 2 out of 3 constitutional judge candidates, saying, “I consider it grounds for impeachment. However, I hasten to add that we are observing various situations when considering whether to proceed with impeachment.”‘,
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, ‘He noted the reasons, saying, “There is the (Muan Airport disaster) and current economic concerns as factors. While the public agrees on the need to restore constitutional order, they are also worried about the economic downturn. Therefore, there are mixed views on impeaching the Deputy Prime Minister for Economy, and we are exercising restraint.”‘,
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