Song Eon-seok, floor leader of the People Power Party, speaks at a meeting in the National Assembly on May 8. [Photo=Yonhap News]
Song Eon-seok, floor leader of the People Power Party, criticized the Democratic Party on May 8, suggesting it should change its name to "Arrogant Party" due to recent gaffes. He warned that the party would face public judgment in the upcoming local elections.
During a meeting at the National Assembly, Song remarked, "The recent outrageous comments from the Democratic Party reveal its arrogance." He cited a statement from Democratic Party lawmaker Park Seong-jun, who claimed that most citizens do not understand the meaning of a public indictment withdrawal, which drew criticism for dismissing public opinion. Additionally, Jeong Won-o, the Democratic candidate for Seoul mayor, faced backlash for advising a struggling shop owner to seek consulting despite high tourist numbers. Lawmaker Kim Moon-soo also faced scrutiny for derogatory remarks about civil servants.
Song pointed out that the party has not initiated any disciplinary actions against those making such comments, describing this inaction as a sign of arrogance, indifferent to public outrage.
Party Secretary-General Jeong Hee-yong echoed these sentiments, stating that the repeated inappropriate remarks from Democratic candidates reflect their disregard for the public's concerns. He warned that their arrogance and irresponsibility would be judged at the polls.
The meeting also addressed rising real estate prices and overall inflation, criticizing government policies. Consumer prices rose 2.6% year-on-year last month, marking the largest increase in 21 months, with fuel prices surging by 21.9%.
Song highlighted that the KB rental supply index is at its highest since July 2020, with the proportion of monthly rentals reaching a record 68.3%. He called for increased housing supply, predictable taxation, and stability in the rental market, urging the opposition to present solutions for stabilizing the real estate market.
Policy Chair Jeong Jeom-sik criticized President Lee Jae-myung for dismissing concerns about fiscal populism, labeling critics as "strange people." He condemned this attitude as arrogant and a disregard for warnings from experts about potential economic crises.
During a meeting at the National Assembly, Song remarked, "The recent outrageous comments from the Democratic Party reveal its arrogance." He cited a statement from Democratic Party lawmaker Park Seong-jun, who claimed that most citizens do not understand the meaning of a public indictment withdrawal, which drew criticism for dismissing public opinion. Additionally, Jeong Won-o, the Democratic candidate for Seoul mayor, faced backlash for advising a struggling shop owner to seek consulting despite high tourist numbers. Lawmaker Kim Moon-soo also faced scrutiny for derogatory remarks about civil servants.
Song pointed out that the party has not initiated any disciplinary actions against those making such comments, describing this inaction as a sign of arrogance, indifferent to public outrage.
Party Secretary-General Jeong Hee-yong echoed these sentiments, stating that the repeated inappropriate remarks from Democratic candidates reflect their disregard for the public's concerns. He warned that their arrogance and irresponsibility would be judged at the polls.
The meeting also addressed rising real estate prices and overall inflation, criticizing government policies. Consumer prices rose 2.6% year-on-year last month, marking the largest increase in 21 months, with fuel prices surging by 21.9%.
Song highlighted that the KB rental supply index is at its highest since July 2020, with the proportion of monthly rentals reaching a record 68.3%. He called for increased housing supply, predictable taxation, and stability in the rental market, urging the opposition to present solutions for stabilizing the real estate market.
Policy Chair Jeong Jeom-sik criticized President Lee Jae-myung for dismissing concerns about fiscal populism, labeling critics as "strange people." He condemned this attitude as arrogant and a disregard for warnings from experts about potential economic crises.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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