After the Democratic convention fallout: Lee Jae-myung mentions 'wartime control and nuclear submarines,' and the Itaewon special counsel is appointed

He said he made it to 'make them angry,' and judged that a children's-song version would be even more effective, so he also tried one. This appears to be a strategy aimed at emotional provocation in how it delivers its political message.

The host assessed that the results were 'impossible to accept,' and predicted that internal conflict will deepen as a result. This suggests strong distrust and backlash within the party over the convention process and its outcome.

The host analyzed that this public move will make it hard to stop his resignation from the cabinet. He said it has become difficult to hold Minister Chung this time, raising the possibility that the resignation letter carries a political message rather than being a purely personal decision. Such an act could strengthen his position by making it hard to reverse the resignation.

Criticism has been raised that police, in a case where a middle-school teacher sexually assaulted a middle-school student, judged that the victim had consented. The host pointed to problems with this way of judging, arguing it could create the impression that, in handling sex crimes, the defendant's position is prioritized over protecting the victim. Such handling could lead to social criticism of police for lacking gender sensitivity and for improper investigative practices.

The host called Rep. Kim's remark 'hypocritical,' arguing that although he appears to be discouraging the resignation, he actually has a different intent. Such remarks show the subtle differences in position and political calculation among politicians amid the political turmoil.

The remark is said to carry a warning that Lee could fall into the abyss if he does not follow Kim's advice. Controversy has arisen over whether Kim's remark goes beyond advice and carries the meaning of pressure. It offers a glimpse of the relationship and political dynamics between Lee Jae-myung and Kim Eo-jun.

He also called for speeding up the pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines, expressing his will to strengthen national defense. This sets out the main direction of the defense policy he would pursue if elected, and it is a statement that could have a major impact on Korean Peninsula security and defense strategy.

The host said it is hard to confirm accurately from the video alone, suggesting the meaning and impact could differ depending on who the speaker was. Such uncertainty over the original wording and how it was conveyed can amplify political controversy.

A realistic contradiction has been raised regarding the push to introduce nuclear-powered submarines. The host stressed that building nuclear-powered submarines requires transferring core technology from the U.S., but that a separate approval process is needed under international nuclear agreements. This shows that Lee Jae-myung's nuclear-submarine remark could face practical hurdles, with diplomatic and technical constraints acting in combination.

He viewed the appointment as helpful to establishing the truth of the incident, and noted that the appointed counsel has a track record of investigating many key figures from the Roh Moo-hyun administration. Based on this background, he expressed expectation that the counsel will conduct a fair and thorough investigation. This shows the high level of public interest in the appointment.

He stressed that he will 'coolly monitor' whether there is any collusion with the Democratic Party or any deference to power. He added that the selection of deputy counsels will show whether the counsel is genuinely willing to investigate properly. This reflects deep interest in the counsel's independence and fairness, as well as a determination to rigorously verify the investigation's progress.

In an atmosphere where people fear being recorded, open threats become difficult. This suggests that internal political conflict may be carried out covertly rather than surfacing in the open, or may be expressed through means other than direct pressure.

Reporter Joo Jin-woo clearly stated his opposition to any form of constitutional revision. He argued that it is not too late to discuss it after the People Power Party secures 200 seats, expressing wariness toward hasty debate over revision. Joo said he should discuss it only when a proper constitution can be written, including if he himself heads the constitutional revision committee. This suggests revision is not something to pursue simply according to the political situation, but something to approach carefully with sufficient time and initiative. He expressed concern that discussing revision now could carry improper intentions, and set out conditions under which revision could go in the right direction in the future. While acknowledging the need for constitutional change, he set strict standards on timing, who leads it, and what it contains, and strongly opposed pursuing revision under the current political situation.

He analyzed that the existing Democratic forces regarded Lee as a 'mercenary,' but when Lee acted like the 'owner' and tried to sweep away the existing forces all at once, the existing party members grew dissatisfied. This view explains that the party's split is accelerating as Lee clashes with the party's established power bloc.

Chung's supporters argue that to block Kim Min-seok's candidacy, they should instead back the People Power Party candidate to bring Kim down. Kim's supporters, by contrast, argue that if a Seoul mayoral by-election occurs, Chung should be fielded as the Seoul mayoral candidate so he bears the responsibility. This is a snapshot of the conflict between the two politicians' support bases and the complex internal dynamics of the party.

This is a situation where a factual battle is unfolding over the attendance at a specific event or the number of signatories, showing that controversy over the accuracy of information is intensifying.