Song Eon-seok, floor leader of the People Power Party, holds a press conference on local election issues at the National Assembly on May 18. [Photo: Yonhap News]
Song Eon-seok, the floor leader of the People Power Party, urged the public on May 18 to fill the gaps in the party's ability to check the government's and ruling party's overreach.
During a press conference at the National Assembly, he stated, "The June 3 local elections are crucial for curbing the dangerous regime of Lee Jae-myung and the unstable dominance of the Democratic Party. The choice to prevent the cancellation of charges and tax burdens, as well as to stop labor strikes, is the People Power Party."
He highlighted legislative actions taken by the government and ruling party over the past year, including the three broadcasting laws, the Yellow Envelope Act (revised labor union law), and the three judicial laws. He emphasized, "Now they are mobilizing state power to cancel charges against a single president's crime. Only a strong warning from the public can stop this government overreach."
Previously, the Democratic Party proposed a special prosecutor bill on April 30 to investigate allegations of manipulated investigations and prosecutions by the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. According to the bill, the special prosecutor can take over cases specified in the law, including the Ssangbangwool North Korea remittance case and allegations of corruption in the Daejang-dong, Wirye, and Baekhyeon-dong development projects, and decide whether to prosecute or maintain charges.
The opposition coalition has strongly opposed granting the special prosecutor the authority to decide on maintaining charges, labeling it a "charge cancellation special prosecutor" and claiming it aims to cancel charges against President Lee Jae-myung, who is a suspect in the case. They view this special prosecutor as an infringement on judicial independence.
Song further criticized the Democratic Party for nominating incompetent and unqualified candidates in various local government elections, stating, "We must judge the arrogance of the Democratic Party for nominating such individuals in this election. If you believe the country is in danger and the future is uncertain, please join the People Power Party."
He also commented on recent polling showing a rebound in support, urging candidates to approach the election with confidence and sincerity. He said, "Although we are still lacking, I believe that with this attitude, a 'golden cross' is possible."
During a press conference at the National Assembly, he stated, "The June 3 local elections are crucial for curbing the dangerous regime of Lee Jae-myung and the unstable dominance of the Democratic Party. The choice to prevent the cancellation of charges and tax burdens, as well as to stop labor strikes, is the People Power Party."
He highlighted legislative actions taken by the government and ruling party over the past year, including the three broadcasting laws, the Yellow Envelope Act (revised labor union law), and the three judicial laws. He emphasized, "Now they are mobilizing state power to cancel charges against a single president's crime. Only a strong warning from the public can stop this government overreach."
Previously, the Democratic Party proposed a special prosecutor bill on April 30 to investigate allegations of manipulated investigations and prosecutions by the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. According to the bill, the special prosecutor can take over cases specified in the law, including the Ssangbangwool North Korea remittance case and allegations of corruption in the Daejang-dong, Wirye, and Baekhyeon-dong development projects, and decide whether to prosecute or maintain charges.
The opposition coalition has strongly opposed granting the special prosecutor the authority to decide on maintaining charges, labeling it a "charge cancellation special prosecutor" and claiming it aims to cancel charges against President Lee Jae-myung, who is a suspect in the case. They view this special prosecutor as an infringement on judicial independence.
Song further criticized the Democratic Party for nominating incompetent and unqualified candidates in various local government elections, stating, "We must judge the arrogance of the Democratic Party for nominating such individuals in this election. If you believe the country is in danger and the future is uncertain, please join the People Power Party."
He also commented on recent polling showing a rebound in support, urging candidates to approach the election with confidence and sincerity. He said, "Although we are still lacking, I believe that with this attitude, a 'golden cross' is possible."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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