Calls for the withdrawal of nominations for candidates Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in, and a comprehensive reconsideration of the cabinet reshuffle, including a review of real estate policies.
Rep. Jang pointed out that despite animal test results showing hamsters dying and developing pulmonary edema, clinical approval was almost pushed through. Along with this, suspicions of stock manipulation and major shareholder 'pump and dump' schemes also emerged, leading to criticism that inappropriate actions were taken, putting the lives of citizens at risk.
Rep. Jang criticized this as 'taxpayer money larceny' and argued that Kim Seung-won is unfit to be the Minister of Justice.
He noted that agricultural and livestock product prices are skyrocketing, with cabbage prices up 37% and Hanwoo sirloin up 22.6%. He also pointed out that the instability in the real estate market is worsening, with Seoul apartment prices rising for 82 consecutive weeks, marking a 17% increase.
Rep. Jang claimed that the current personnel system has been undermined, and criticisms are being raised that a specific individual is exercising excessive authority. He emphasized that rectifying the personnel system is urgent to prevent the failure of the administration.
Rep. Jang added that this has led to protests from young party members, criticizing Yong's hypocritical stance.
He pointed out that the Minister of Economy and Finance nominee lived in a house for only four months out of 17 years of ownership, raising suspicions of speculative holdings. Additionally, he revealed that the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nominee, contrary to the government's policy of 'don't take out loans to buy a house,' allegedly used his mother-in-law's help to purchase an apartment and is suspected of falsely registering as a demolition resident.
Rep. Jang emphasized that past presidents have never received such demands, and pointed out that remarks by people around the President regarding trials are fueling controversy.
Spokesperson Woo stated that broker Yang even said, 'It's Seung-won's brother who gets the professor's permits approved,' and urged an investigation into financial transactions, stock manipulation, and insider trading between Kim and Yang.
He criticized that both candidates are not even qualified to sit in a hearing, citing Kim Seung-won's lobbying allegations and involvement in stock manipulation, and Yong Hye-in's refusal to resign as a proportional representative and family business controversy. Rep. Jang named Secretary Kim Hyun-ji as responsible for these personnel verification failures and demanded her dismissal.
He pointed out concerns that the government's tax reform plan might devolve into a citizen's tax rather than providing substantial relief.
Spokesperson Woo stated, 'President Lee Jae-myung recommended such a person to be the Minister of Justice, the guardian of justice,' raising fundamental questions about Kim's morality and suitability for the job, and urged a special counsel investigation.
Rep. Jang Dong-hyuk criticized Justice Minister candidate Kim Seung-won, citing illegal lobbying of pharmaceutical companies, stock manipulation allegations, and a history of drunk driving, calling him a 'taxpayer money robber.' He also pointed out that proportional representative candidate Yong Hye-in, who had previously criticized government subsidies as creating 'parasitic parties,' is now refusing to resign from her proportional representative position and is facing allegations of private use of government subsidies, demanding the immediate withdrawal of both candidates' nominations.
Rep. Jang Dong-hyuk argued that President Lee Jae-myung 'should reflect on why he alone is being asked not to seek reelection and to face trials.' He pointed out that remarks by people around the President mentioning the cancellation of trials or withdrawal of indictments are eroding public trust, and citizens are demanding a re-decision on the trials.
He stated that Professor Kang Se-chan sold 660,000 unlisted shares, worth 6.3 billion won, to another company, making enormous capital gains, but the new drug development later failed. He explained that the allegations of lobbying for Genencell's COVID-19 treatment clinical approval, Professor Kang's stock capital gains, and controversy over clinical data manipulation are complexly intertwined.
Spokesperson Woo Jae-jun raised suspicions that Genencell attempted to manipulate animal test results and delete data. He stated that after a regulatory agency's request for data supplementation led to actual animal tests, one of the five hamsters treated with the drug candidate substance died, and the other four showed severe abnormalities, including lung hypertrophy. Spokesperson Woo claimed that candidate Kim Seung-won and broker Yang met at an entertainment establishment and had financial ties.
This statement further amplified suspicions of a weakened personnel system and unofficial intervention.
Rep. Jang Dong-hyuk criticized President Lee Jae-myung's remarks during a pre-tour meeting with civic groups, where he said, 'Do I really have to say such a thing?' regarding demands for a non-reelection pledge. Rep. Jang pointed out that past presidents have never received such demands, and argued that the core of the reelection constitutional amendment controversy is linked to the President's trial risks. He also demanded that individuals around the President stop 'fanning the flames' by mentioning 'reelection constitutional amendment.'
Committee member Kim mentioned circumstances where Kim Seung-won allegedly requested 5 million won and 20 million won in donations, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation into his involvement in stock manipulation. He stressed that individuals leading the Korean government must at least meet the moral standards of the public.
Spokesperson Woo Jae-jun criticized that nominating an environmental lawyer with no field experience for the Minister of SMEs and Startups position demonstrates the government's complacent attitude towards corporate issues. Critical voices also emerged regarding the reassignment of a defeated AI chief to a committee. This leads to concerns about the government's lack of expertise in personnel and reduced efficiency in state administration.
He mentioned that while the principle is to abolish the reconstruction excess profit recapture system, the Democratic Party might agree if a reasonable alternative is presented, and demanded a response from the Democratic Party. This can be seen as the People Power Party's concrete policy proposal for revitalizing the real estate market.
Rep. Jang Dong-hyuk pointed out that agricultural and livestock product prices are skyrocketing across the board, including cabbage by 37%, pumpkin by 28.8%, chicken by 12.5%, and eggs by 16.7%. Rep. Jang urged that if, as the President said, 'nominations should be withdrawn if prices cannot be controlled,' then nominations should be withdrawn immediately.
He repeated his claim that internal confessions of Kim Hyun-ji being the 'personnel line' are likely true, once again raising suspicions of personnel verification failures and unofficial intervention.
Committee member Kim mentioned that this case has already been investigated and pointed out that Kim's involvement in stock manipulation and capital gains issues are serious. He demanded the immediate withdrawal of Kim Seung-won's nomination due to these criminal allegations.
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