Rep. Yong Hye-in Faces Controversy Over Dual Role

Rep. Yong Hye-in announced that she will hold an emergency press conference this Sunday at 11:30 AM. It is possible that different information will be announced compared to her National Assembly press conference last Wednesday. Rep. Yong expressed a resolute determination, but public opinion does not yet appear to have improved.

It has been confirmed that there are conflicting sentiments within the Blue House regarding Rep. Yong Hye-in's dual role as a proportional representative and a minister. As various issues and controversies related to Rep. Yong's personal work style persist, there is an atmosphere of perplexity within the Blue House. During this process, a sentiment of partially acknowledging aspects that were not filtered out during the verification process was detected.

Kim stated they have no intention of yielding to the demands of forces including Kim Eo-jun, Cho Kuk, and Choo Mi-ae, declaring their commitment to maintaining a centrist, pragmatic, and unified approach. This is interpreted as a confirmation of their resolve to overcome challenges through reform achievements.

This is analyzed as an indication of the Democratic Party's resolve not to be swayed by the Cho Kuk Party's attempts to destabilize it. While there are signs of a merger between the Cho Kuk Party and the Democratic Party, the Democratic Party continues to keep its distance from the Cho Kuk Party.

It is anticipated that internal strife is highly likely to occur within the Cho Kuk Party due to the resolute stance of the President and Rep. Kim Min-seok. The Cho Kuk Party had hoped for a merger within the year, but this expectation is effectively on the verge of collapse due to the President's adherence to principles. This has led to increased urgency within the Cho Kuk Party, potentially causing strategic setbacks. The President's commitment to 'only look to the people' is analyzed to strengthen the voices of moderates within the Cho Kuk Party. They are concerned that the hardline approach could significantly damage their general election nominations and political image.

There is a possibility that the 'cycle of injustice,' which has been repeated in the past, may be broken this time. Both Jeonbuk and Jeonnam provincial police are expected to actively pursue investigations.

Given the current police stance, there is speculation that an arrest could be made soon. Mayor Jang is under suspicion of receiving a 35 million won bribe and irregularities in private contracts, and if evidence of destruction is confirmed, an arrest and investigation will be unavoidable.

Investigations began after a Newstamsa report, and it is known that nearly 500 individuals involved have been subjected to search and seizure. This is interpreted as a strong will of the judicial authorities to thoroughly eradicate election crimes involving public opinion polls.

It is pointed out that administrative departments, dubbed 'dens of thieves,' exhibit such behavior. In Yeonggwang County, a complaint has been filed alleging violations of the local contract law through the selection of a single-person company. Specifically, a complaint regarding a private contract worth 2.7 billion won is underway, and suspicions related to the Safety Management Department have also emerged.

It is pointed out that the delay in the search and seizure of Jang Se-il's office was due to political influence. During this period, local media have reported almost no related articles, leading to criticism of intentional silence.

It is pointed out that the police would have been wary due to Jang Se-il's special status. However, as Chung Cheong-rae's leadership faces criticism over nomination responsibility, pressure for legal action has increased.

It is highly likely that if Chung Cheong-rae had been reelected as party leader, the Honam regional police would have been wary of the party leader and not conducted proper investigations. The current situation suggests that such police evasion of investigation is becoming a de facto truth.

This statement, which overlooks problems in the nomination process, is expected to be controversial. Evidence has also been found suggesting that Rep. Lee Gae-ho was prevented from interfering in the nominations, raising the possibility of friction between the leadership and Rep. Lee Gae-ho.

The investigation into Mayor Jang Se-il is progressing, and multiple criminal charges have reportedly been confirmed. It is understood that additional tips, including video and audio recordings, have been secured. Based on this evidence, legal action against Mayor Jang Se-il is expected to commence in earnest.

As the President adheres to the principle of 'only looking to the people,' the possibility of internal division within the Cho Kuk Party has increased. Concerns are raised that if the Cho Kuk Party continues to challenge the President, it could be branded as 'traitors' within the democratic progressive camp. This would inevitably cause significant damage to their general election nominations next year, as well as their political image, leading to expected changes in the behavior of moderates within the Cho Kuk Party who opposed the hardline approach. Such internal fissures are likely to be a significant variable in the Cho Kuk Party's future trajectory.

Rep. Choo Mi-ae has been criticized for fully joining 'Team Kim Eo-jun'. It is claimed that she already expressed her intention to join 'Team Kim Eo-jun' by openly supporting Chung Cheong-rae at the end of the last party convention. Critics point out that Rep. Choo Mi-ae has lost her center by re-mentioning previous political conspiracy theories and that her political judgment appears to be significantly clouded.