Park Chan-dae criticized Yoon’s absence from the policy speech as “an irresponsible, un-presidential act” and stated, “It’s time to put down that sword.”

“Not Qualified to be the President of a Democratic Republic… Blatant Disregard for Parliament and the Public”
To Han Dong-hoon: “It’s Time to Decide… Cooperate with the Special Prosecutor in Line with Public Expectations”, [Seoul=NEWSIS] Reporter Jo Sung-woo: Park Chan-dae, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, speaks at a press conference evaluating the National Assembly audit and discussing the November parliamentary operations held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the morning of the 3rd. 2024.11.03. [email protected],
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, ‘[Seoul=NEWSIS] Reporters Jo Jae-wan and Kim Kyung-rok: Park Chan-dae, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized President Yoon Seok-yeol for not attending the budget speech at the National Assembly, calling him an “arrogant, uncommunicative, and irresponsible ‘un-president.'” ‘,
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, ‘During the Supreme Council Meeting held at the National Assembly’s main building on the morning of the 4th, Park said, “Never since democratization has there been a president who so blatantly disregarded the National Assembly and public like this by not attending both the opening ceremony of the National Assembly and the budget speech.” ‘,
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, ‘He added, “(If President Yoon does not attend the budget speech), it will be the first time in 11 years since former President Park Geun-hye,” and declared, “He is not qualified to be the president of a democratic republic. The ‘blind swordsman’ should put down his sword.” ‘,
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, ‘Regarding allegations of interference in nominations by President Yoon and his wife, Park demanded, “Don’t cowardly hide and directly explain yourself,” pointing out that “despite emerging shocking revelations about the president’s involvement, President Yoon and Kim are cowardly hiding behind the presidential office.” ‘,
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, ‘He stated, “With authority comes responsibility,” questioning, “Have the people ever seen President Yoon take responsibility? All he does is express anger towards his subordinates when problems arise.” ‘,
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, ‘He continued, “Avoiding responsibility while savoring authority is selfish behavior,” and advised, “If you don’t want to take responsibility, you should relinquish authority.” ‘,
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, ‘Park also urged Han Dong-hoon, leader of the People’s Power Party, to accept the special prosecutor law regarding Kim Gun-hee, reiterating pressure. ‘,
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, ‘He advised the People’s Power Party that “a special prosecutor for Kim Gun-hee is inevitable,” emphasizing that “thoroughly uncovering and transparently resolving all the raised suspicions is the only way to prevent the complete dissolution of the conservative bloc.” ‘,
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, ‘Park concluded by saying, “It’s not the time to decide whether to protect the shaman or the ‘blind swordsman’, but to follow the will of the people to find a way to survive,” urging, “Representative Han should make a decision. Cooperate with the Kim Gun-hee special prosecutor according to public sentiment and the expectations of the people.” ‘,
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