Han Byung-do: "Piling Assumptions to Mention Impeachment, Jang Dong-hyeok's Remarks Are Unbearable to Watch"

Democratic Party of Korea Floor Leader Han Byung-do urged the People Power Party to "immediately stop actions that disgrace the noble sacrifice (of the soldier)" regarding its political offensive over a suspected landmine explosion that recently occurred in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

At the party's Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly today (September 28), Floor Leader Han stated, "Trying to drag the president into this by any means before the investigation results are even out is turning the soldier's sacrifice into a tool for political strife."

He continued, "The reckless remarks poured out by (People Power Party) Leader Jang Dong-hyeok until the last day of the (Chuseok) holiday were unbearable to watch," adding, "Leader Jang piled assumption upon assumption even before the investigation results were released, going so far as to mention impeachment, claiming that if the president deliberately delayed the investigation, it would amount to treason."

He also explained, "The accident site is an area where securing safety is needed first," noting, "The Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that disclosing operational plans, such as the on-site investigation schedule, could pose a threat to the safety of service members and the investigation team."

Han pointed out, "The People Power Party calls this an attempt at a cover-up. Does it make any sense to criticize sending soldiers into dangerous areas while framing efforts to ensure the safety of the investigation team as a cover-up?"

Floor Leader Han pledged, "We will thoroughly review the joint investigation and appraisal results to the end and strictly examine the truth," adding, "We will uncover the cause of the accident without a shred of doubt and fulfill our responsibilities to the end to protect the lives and safety of our service members and the public."
 
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