DPP Support for South Korea Martial Law Condemned by KMT’s Zhu Lilun
Taiwan Opposition Leader Criticizes DPP’s Support for South Korean Martial Law
Taipei, Taiwan – Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Zhu Lilun condemned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for its support of south Korean President Yoon suk-yeol’s declaration of emergency martial law, calling it a “violation of democracy” and urging the DPP to “admit its mistake.”
Yoon’s controversial decision, made without prior warning, cited the opposition’s control of the National Assembly and alleged “anti-national behavior” related to North Korea as justification.However, South Korea’s congress swiftly voted to lift the martial law, restoring democratic processes.
Addressing the KMT’s Central Committee, Zhu expressed shock at the use of martial law in a modern democracy like South Korea, emphasizing that “democracy is the most critically important foundation” for Taiwan. He criticized the DPP for issuing a statement in support of Yoon’s actions, stating, “It is indeed the ABC of democracy recognized globally. They should admit their mistakes,think and carefully review them,and ultimately stubbornness is unacceptable to everyone.”
Zhu stressed that the DPP’s stance is unacceptable, regardless of its political influence. He urged the party to reflect on its position and respect democratic principles.
The KMT chairman also highlighted the importance of stability in South Korea, expressing hope for a swift resolution to the situation. He emphasized that the lifting of martial law demonstrates the power of democratic processes and urged all democratic nations to respect the outcome of future National Assembly votes.
In addition to criticizing the DPP’s stance on South Korea, Zhu also addressed domestic issues, calling for a review of the Civil Service Retirement and Severance Pension Law. He argued that the current system, which has seen a reduction in the basic income replacement rate, fails to adequately support retired military personnel, public servants, and civil servants, especially considering recent inflation.
Zhu concluded by reiterating the KMT’s opposition to abolishing the death penalty, emphasizing its importance as a deterrent against crime and a safeguard for public safety.
Taiwan Opposition Leader Criticizes DPP’s Support for South Korean Martial Law
taipei, Taiwan – Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Zhu Lilun has fiercely condemned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for its support of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s declaration of emergency martial law, labeling it a “violation of democracy” and demanding the DPP “admit its mistake.”
Following Yoon’s controversial decision, made without prior warning and citing the opposition’s control of the National Assembly and alleged “anti-national behavior” related to North Korea, South Korea’s congress swiftly voted to lift the martial law, restoring democratic processes.
Addressing the KMT’s Central Committee, Zhu expressed shock at the use of martial law in a modern democracy like South Korea, emphasizing that “democracy is the most critically vital foundation” for Taiwan.He criticized the DPP for issuing a statement in support of yoon’s actions, stating, “it is indeed indeed the ABC of democracy recognized globally. They should admit their mistakes, think and carefully review them, and ultimately stubbornness is unacceptable to everyone.”
Zhu stressed that the DPP’s stance is unacceptable irrespective of its political influence, urging the party to reflect on its position and respect democratic principles.
The KMT chairman also highlighted the importance of stability in South Korea,expressing hope for a swift resolution to the situation. He emphasized that the lifting of martial law demonstrates the power of democratic processes and urged all democratic nations to respect the outcome of future National Assembly votes.
Zhu also addressed domestic issues, calling for a review of the Civil Service Retirement and Severance Pension Law, arguing that the current system, which has seen a reduction in the basic income replacement rate, fails to adequately support retired military personnel, public servants, and civil servants, especially considering recent inflation.
Zhu concluded by reiterating the KMT’s opposition to abolishing the death penalty, emphasizing its importance as a deterrent against crime and a safeguard for public safety.