On the 14th, Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung said, “It is not time to just look at the US, but as an equal sovereign country, we must proudly demand a fact-finding and receive an official apology from the US government.” urged
Speaking at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly this morning, CEO Lee said, “We also need to review the request for a joint investigation by the United States.”
Representative Lee pointed out, “With a servile low profile, neither sovereignty nor national interest can be defended.”
“The Yoon Seok-yeol administration must not make the Republic of Korea look shabby any longer,” he said.
Regarding the rejection of the amendment to the Grain Management Act after a re-vote at the National Assembly plenary session the previous day (13th), he said, “The Yoon Seok-yeol regime eventually blocked the rice price normalization law,” and “the irresponsible government and ruling party that trampled on farmers’ right to live and threatened food sovereignty. We strongly condemn the behavior,” he said.
Representative Lee said, “When the re-resolution was rejected at the plenary session, the people’s power lawmakers clapped and cheered, but I don’t understand what is so good.” Accept it humbly.”
In addition, he said, “Our economy is crashing incessantly amidst the three major crises of a sharp export slump, domestic demand stagnation, and a record deficit in tax revenue.” It is collapsing,” he criticized.
Representative Lee raised his voice, saying, “I am worried about the second IMF (situation),” and “We must completely withdraw the regressive policy stance with an extraordinary sense of crisis.”
Along with this, he said, “We will promptly propose a special law on the Itaewon disaster.” Representative Lee urged, “The city of Seoul has declared an end to dialogue with the families of the victims of the Itaewon disaster and even imposed compensation.
Source: Donga
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