Ahn Cheol-soo and Kim Ki-hyeon, the gathering of the old forces begins…

On the 26th, Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo, who is considered to be the next leader of the People’s Power, will hold a ‘Democratic Party/Party Debate’ on the topic of scientific quarantine and vaccine sovereignty. On the next day, the 27th, a study group of lawmaker Kim Ki-hyeon, who is also the party leader, was held one after another to continue the three gatherings.


◆Ahn Cheol-soo attempts to gather forces… “opposition to pardon Kim Kyung-soo”

The 3rd discussion of ‘From Crisis to the Future, Democratic Party/Party Debate’ led by Rep. Ahn was held from 10 am on the 26th in the second small meeting room of the National Assembly Building.



The topic of the discussion was ‘Scientific quarantine and vaccine sovereignty in the era of recurrent pandemics’, and the presentation was delivered by Lee Jong-gu, former head of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (currently the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Next, Rep. Kang Ki-yoon, the ruling party secretary of the National Assembly Health and Welfare Committee, Jerome Kim, Secretary General of the International Vaccine Institute, Park Hyang, Director of Public Health Policy at the Ministry of Health and Welfare (Head of the Central Accident and Response Headquarters), Jeong Jae-hoon, Professor of Preventive Medicine at Gachon University, and Cho Dong-chan, a SBS medical reporter, discussed the discussion. unfolded The chair was chaired by Ahn.

Rep. Ahn reiterated at the debate that “the essence of scientific quarantine is that experts have the right to make decisions.” He went on to say that he needed the leadership of President Yun Seok-yeol. Rep. Ahn explained, “In the absence of the Minister of Health and Welfare, the Director of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the best expert (in the field of COVID-19). When (President Yoon) gives full power to the Director of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) and empowers him, that is the beginning of scientific quarantine.” .



He continued, “The purpose is not just to be a discussion forum, but to be reflected and legislated as a government policy.”



Ahn, a former doctor, has been particularly interested in infectious diseases and quarantines, such as directly volunteering for medical services after the outbreak of COVID-19.



During his tenure as chairman of the Presidential Transition Committee, he evaluated the Moon Jae-in administration’s quarantine measures as ‘unscientific’ and emphasized ‘scientific quarantine’. Scientific quarantine focuses on sustainable quarantine based on scientific evidence and data, prompt and accurate treatment, hospitalization, and prescription of treatment.



Shortly after joining the power of the people, he appears to be actively engaging in political statements as if conscious of his weak position within the party. On the same day, on his Facebook page, he pointed out that, in relation to the possibility of a special pardon for the August 15 Liberation Day of former Gyeongsangnam-do Governor Kim Kyung-soo, who is imprisoned for the ‘Drooking comment manipulation case’, he pointed out, “We should not give indulgences to the main culprits of state nongdan.” .



Assemblyman Ahn argued, “The ‘Kim Kyung-soo-Drooking comment manipulation case’ is a major event that fundamentally disrupted democracy, which manipulated public opinion during the presidential election with the largest comment in the history of world democracy.”



He continued, “The main culprit in ‘Kim Kyung-soo · Drooking Gate’ was Kim Kyung-soo, and the assistant was Drooking Kim Dong-won. He also emphasized, “It is against fairness and equity to pardon or release the main criminal on the way, even though the accomplices have completed their sentences.”



“A pardon is not a give-and-take,” Ahn said. “There should never be any indulgences,” he added.



In addition, Assemblyman Ahn said, “In 2017, I was the main target of the ‘Kim Kyung-soo/Drooking’ party’s comment operation, and the negative image caused by the manipulation was overwritten. As a result, large-scale criminal acts that distort the will of the people, reverse democracy, and undermine national dignity have become indelible wounds in the history of democracy in the Republic of Korea.”



Rep. Ahn said, “Moreover, Kim Kyung-soo still denies the crime and does not even reflect on it.” “The truth comes back no matter how far it is thrown.” I even did it,” he chimed. He continued, “There should be absolutely no excuses for criminals of political manipulation and destroyers of democracy who neither admit nor reflect on their mistakes.”

Kwon Seong-dong, acting representative and floor leader of the People’s Power Party, gives a congratulatory speech at the ‘Toward the Future, Beyond the Crisis, Debate on the People’s Party and Government’ held at the National Assembly Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, hosted by Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo on the 12th. [사진=연합뉴스]

◆Kim Ki-hyeon, who wants a new leadership… Kwon acting system ‘whispering’

Kim Ki-hyun, who is also mentioned as another party leader, will also hold a study meeting on the 27th. This is the fourth meeting of ‘Innovation 24, New Future’ (New Future).



At Rep. Kim’s study group, Unification Minister Kwon Young-se will give a lecture on the topic of ‘The situation on the Korean Peninsula and the search for a new North Korea policy’. At this event, ‘the case of the attack of an official of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’ and ‘the case of forcibly repatriated North Korean fishermen’ are also expected to be covered.



Rep. Kim, who served as the People’s Power floor leader in the past, said in an interview with CBS Radio on the 21st, “We need to actively present and promote our policy vision, but it’s not working very well now.” there),” he said.



According to the results of the investigation by CEO Jun-seok Lee, it was interpreted as a criticism of the agency system with an unclear duration.



The meeting of Ahn Cheol-soo and Kim Ki-hyun, both of whom are considered to be the next party contenders, is of the utmost interest within the party. As many lawmakers are expected to attend the meeting, attention is focused on the three gatherings.



Earlier, on the 20th, the two meetings were held with a time lag. 56 people attended the meeting of Assemblyman Kim at 7:30 am. 35 people attended the meeting of Rep. Ahn at 9 am, but the attendance rate was relatively low as it coincided with the party meeting held 30 minutes later.



On the other hand, while floor leader Kwon had a meal with President Yoon in the process of establishing the acting system, he had a ‘look’, such as getting a ratification at the general assembly of lawmakers. to be.



It is highly likely that the limitations of the one-top system will be more clearly revealed when the National Assembly enters the arena of a confrontation between the opposition and the opposition after completing the composition of the circle in the future. In this case, we cannot rule out the possibility that voices criticizing the temporary job agency system will erupt.

Ahn Cheol-soo of People’s Strength (center) attends the ‘Korea Future Innovation Forum’, a meeting of lawmakers within the party held at the National Assembly Hall in Yeouido, Seoul on the 27th of last month. [사진=연합뉴스]