The National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee and Science, ICT, Broadcasting, and Communications Committee plan to raise urgent issues related to the Line-Yahoo incident. The ruling Democratic Party labeled the incident as Japanese pressure on Naver, prompting the government to respond. They also called for cooperation from the main opposition party to formulate measures.
During a meeting on the 13th, Park Chan-dae, the Democratic Party’s floor leader, criticized the government for ignoring Japan’s pressure on Naver to sell its shares. He questioned whether the government was willing to comply with any demand from Japan, even if it meant pushing Naver to sell its stake under pressure. Park emphasized the need for joint committee meetings to address the issue but accused the main opposition party of turning a deaf ear.
The Democratic Party also criticized the current administration for maintaining a friendly stance towards Japan, implying that President Yoon was complacent in the Line-Yahoo incident. They raised concerns about potential assistance in the sale of Naver’s Line to Japan and highlighted what they perceived as overly accommodating diplomacy towards Japan.
Furthermore, the Democratic Party criticized government agencies for repeated errors in marking Dokdo as Japanese territory in official materials. They demanded punishment for officials responsible for such mistakes and called for apologies from relevant ministers and the president.
In response to the Line-Yahoo incident, the Democratic Party urged the government and ruling party to work together on a comprehensive response to protect Korean companies. They announced plans to convene relevant committees and conduct urgent inquiries. Park, the floor leader, warned that failure to address the issue collectively could lead to accusations of being a pro-foreign government or party.