Jang Dong-hyeok: "President Cowering Before North Korea Because of Something Beyond Remittance Case"

Regarding the North Korean landmine explosion incident, People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok stated, "President Lee Jae-myung must immediately demand an apology from North Korea and take strong countermeasures," adding, "If he has no intention to protect the people, I hope he steps down from his position on his own even now."

Holding a press conference at the National Assembly on this day, leader Jang said, "Even after North Korea laid landmines that blew off a soldier's ankle, President Lee called it an unfortunate accident and could not utter a peep, and even though North Korea fired missiles and mocked him as a self-made clown, he is busy prostrating himself and begging for peace."

He continued, "Toward Ukraine, which repatriated North Korean prisoners of war, he displayed an anger management disorder for making him out to be a liar, but toward North Korea, it is anger management self-harm," criticizing, "When the commander-in-chief acts like this, can the military properly take corresponding measures? Just how big of a weakness does North Korea hold over him?"

Leader Jang said, "I do not think President Lee is unable to say a word and cowering before North Korea because of the remittance to North Korea," adding, "(Regarding the remittance to North Korea,) it has already been recognized by the court and those involved were found guilty. The prosecution also indicted President Lee stating that he was aware of the fact, so if he stands trial, he is certain to be found guilty."

He added, "They will eventually include the North Korea remittance case as a target for dropping indictments, so would he be cowering before Kim Jong Un just because of that?" and continued, "I believe he cannot say anything to North Korea because there is something beyond that. If his attitude toward North Korea remains as it is now, the public's suspicions will only grow."

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