Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo, People’s Strength, said at the general assembly that, unlike many lawmakers, he opposed the ‘additional disciplinary action’ once morest former CEO Lee Jun-seok.
Rep. Ahn, who has been regularly attacked by the former president, said regarding the reason for taking such an unexpected action, “It was because I was thinking regarding the best way for the party, regardless of the individual’s disadvantages.” He expressed his intention to open up the possibility of re-election of the former president at the national convention.
In an interview with CBS Radio’s ‘Kim Hyun-jung’s News Show’ on the 31st, Rep. Ahn talked regarding the timing of the ‘party convention’, which is a way to finally resolve the dizzying party situation, “for the sake of the people’s livelihood and also from the perspective of the ruling party responsible for this regular National Assembly meeting. It is important to hold it properly,” he pointed out.
In other words, “the beginning of December, when the budget bill (the parliamentary process) ends, is appropriate (suitable for the opening of the entire unit)”.
In response, the moderator said, “As the process went beyond January, there is also an opinion that ex-CEO Lee Jun-seok should participate and receive evaluation when the disciplinary action (six-month suspension of party membership) is lifted.” said there is
He said, “All judgments regarding Chairman Lee Jun-seok are made by the people and party members, some leadership judges and not so,” he said.
Rep. Ahn said, “The purpose of the court’s decision was to suspend his duties for six months, and the current representative position is still alive,” he stressed.
When the host asked, “The National Assembly decided to call for ‘Lee Jun-seok’s additional punishment’, but it was viewed negatively?” Rep. Ahn said, “Only the matter was voted on at the National Assembly, and the majority of lawmakers agreed, so it will be transferred to the Ethics Committee.” “I was once morest it then. ‘ he said clearly.
When the bewildered host expressed his surprise, “It’s a bit surprising that the whole nation knows that Lee Jun-seok is not close with former President Lee Jun-seok and that he has a very deep emotional gap in the past.” What is the best way to think regarding it?” he explained, explaining that he opposed the additional punishment, judging that it had a bad effect on the party.
(Seoul = News 1)
