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The extraordinary session of the National Assembly is to get off to a rocky start, with the scandal surrounding Chung Yoon-hoi threatening to overshadow pending issues.
Chung is a former aide of President Park Geun-hye who is alleged to have meddled in state affairs. Related news reports have prompted an investigation by the prosecution, and a police inspector surnamed Choi suspected of leaking Cheong Wa Dae documents on Chung to the media killed himself Saturday, protesting his innocence.
The main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy is to focus on developments surrounding Chung Yoon-hoi, and called on Chief of Staff Kim Ki-choon and other presidential aides to appear before the parliamentary House Steering Committee.
“In the urgent interpellation session, the NPAD will try its best to uncover the truth of the alleged monopolization of state affairs by hidden heavyweights,” NPAD floor spokesperson Rep. Seo Young-kyo.
She added that questions about the fairness of the prosecution’s investigation and Choi’s death must also be answered.
As for economy-related bills, Seo said that the NPAD would focus on “real people’s livelihood bills” and that the party would prevent the legislation of “fake livelihood bills” proposed by the ruling Saenuri Party.
Parties have taken to calling bills aimed at stimulating the economy as “people’s livelihood bills.” Such bills backed by the ruling party include those designed to boost the real estate market.
The Saenuri Party, for its part, is warning the NPAD against political wrangling, and emphasizing the need to pass economic bills.
“Will the opposition put the people and the economy first, or political wrangling and factions? It is up to the opposition to choose between (becoming) a beneficial party or a harmful party,” Park said.
Park went on to attack the NPAD over its attacks regarding the Chung Yoon-hoi scandal, accusing the main opposition of basing their attack on unverified claims.
“Allegations become truths in the hands of the NPAD. Rumors are disguised as truths in the hands of the main opposition,” Park said.
By Choi He-suk (cheesuk@heraldcorp.com)
Chung is a former aide of President Park Geun-hye who is alleged to have meddled in state affairs. Related news reports have prompted an investigation by the prosecution, and a police inspector surnamed Choi suspected of leaking Cheong Wa Dae documents on Chung to the media killed himself Saturday, protesting his innocence.
The main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy is to focus on developments surrounding Chung Yoon-hoi, and called on Chief of Staff Kim Ki-choon and other presidential aides to appear before the parliamentary House Steering Committee.
“In the urgent interpellation session, the NPAD will try its best to uncover the truth of the alleged monopolization of state affairs by hidden heavyweights,” NPAD floor spokesperson Rep. Seo Young-kyo.
She added that questions about the fairness of the prosecution’s investigation and Choi’s death must also be answered.
As for economy-related bills, Seo said that the NPAD would focus on “real people’s livelihood bills” and that the party would prevent the legislation of “fake livelihood bills” proposed by the ruling Saenuri Party.
Parties have taken to calling bills aimed at stimulating the economy as “people’s livelihood bills.” Such bills backed by the ruling party include those designed to boost the real estate market.
The Saenuri Party, for its part, is warning the NPAD against political wrangling, and emphasizing the need to pass economic bills.
“Will the opposition put the people and the economy first, or political wrangling and factions? It is up to the opposition to choose between (becoming) a beneficial party or a harmful party,” Park said.
Park went on to attack the NPAD over its attacks regarding the Chung Yoon-hoi scandal, accusing the main opposition of basing their attack on unverified claims.
“Allegations become truths in the hands of the NPAD. Rumors are disguised as truths in the hands of the main opposition,” Park said.
By Choi He-suk (cheesuk@heraldcorp.com)
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Articles by Korea Herald
