DP: "Chuseok Public Sentiment on Livelihoods Painful... Cho Hui-dae Stabs President in the Back"

"Cho, Acting Like a Politician"

The Democratic Party of Korea emphasized on the final day of the Chuseok holiday, September 27, that the guiding principle of this regular National Assembly session is to focus on policy.

Kwon Chilseung, the party's policy committee chair, held a 'Chuseok Public Sentiment Press Briefing' at the National Assembly on this day and said, "The key feedback we solemnly heard from the public during the holiday was about people’s livelihoods."

In response to a question about "the most painful public sentiment," Kwon answered, "It is the issue of people’s lives," adding, "Although exports and economic growth rates have rebounded to levels seen during South Korea's utmost prosperous times, the warmth of economic growth has not been equally distributed. This is a deeply concerning point for the government and the ruling party, who are in charge of policy."

He continued, "While the visible economic indicators have improved significantly, the economic conditions felt by ordinary people remain difficult," and pledged, "We will do our utmost to ensure that the fruits and warmth of growth are fairly shared by all."

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Kwon stressed, "Since both the ruling and opposition parties' policy committees have already agreed to swiftly legislate on common pledges and issues of shared interest, especially those related to people’s livelihoods, we will accelerate progress on issues where it is possible."

Kwon also announced policy directions such as reducing the burden of housing and transportation costs and expanding opportunities for young people to build assets.

He said, "Recently, there was an accident in the front-line area in which our soldiers were seriously injured in an explosion, presumed to be caused by a landmine," and emphasized, "Establishing the exact cause is the top priority. We will conduct an objective investigation and thoroughly check whether safety protocols were properly observed during operations to ensure such accidents do not recur."

The party also continued its criticism of Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hui-dae, who expressed his intent to reject the President’s request for a re-nomination of a Supreme Court Justice.

Chief Spokesperson Park Sungjoon said at the briefing, "Many citizens mentioned wondering about Chief Justice Cho’s actions," noting, "It is a departure from the conduct seen in previous Chief Justices. Many agreed it resembles the path of a politician, not of a jurist."

He added, "Smiling in front of the President and then immediately stabbing him in the back does not befit the Chief Justice," and stated, "Public criticism has increased, with some saying it is not the conduct expected of the Chief Justice, but unbecoming of human decency."

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