Political Dispute Surrounding Seoul-Yangpyeong Expressway Project
The Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee of the National Assembly held a meeting in Yangseo-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, where the original Seoul-Yangpyeong Expressway route was supposed to end. The committee members addressed concerns about the expressway and accused the Democratic Party of turning the issue into a political dispute.
The National Land Commissioner, Kim Jeong-jae, and other committee members attended the meeting with village chiefs in a local church. During the meeting, Kim Jeong-jae expressed regret over the suspension of the expressway project, stating that it was a result of political interference and a clash between the ruling and opposition parties. He also dismissed the Democratic Party’s claims as “fake news” and emphasized the necessity of resolving the ongoing controversy.
The Democratic Party, on the other hand, insisted that the project should only resume if the ruling party apologizes for raising suspicions about the interests of the Kim Kun-hee family. The meeting became heated, with a mayor interrupting Representative Kim’s comments and disputing his claims. Despite the interruptions, Kim Jeong-jae reiterated that he was there to listen to the residents’ opinions and relay the facts about the project.
In a separate event, the Steering Committee of the National Assembly, requested by the Democratic Party to address concerns about the expressway and contaminated water in Fukushima, was adjourned due to the absence of most People’s Power members. This decision was met with criticism from the Democratic Party, but members of the ruling party explained that the absence was due to the president’s overseas trip and other commitments.
The unresolved political dispute continues to cast uncertainty over the fate of the Seoul-Yangpyeong Expressway project. Previously touted as a crucial infrastructure development, it is now marred by allegations of nepotism and political manipulation.
On the morning of the 14th, in a church in Yangseo-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, the last point of the original route of the Seoul-Yangpyeong Expressway, National Land Commissioner Kim Jeong-jae speaks in a meeting with the village chiefs and held by members of the National Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee. random newsMembers of the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee of the National Assembly said in front of the residents of Yangseo-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, the end point of the route of the original Seoul-Yangpyeong Expressway plan, that “the expressway issue has become a political dispute because of the Democratic Party .” The Steering Committee of the National Assembly, which was convened to inquire about pending issues such as doubts about the highway, ended after about 30 minutes due to the absence of members of the ruling party. On the morning of the 14th, Representative Kim Jeong-jae, secretary of the Land and Infrastructure Committee, and Representative Kim Hak-yong, Park Jeong-ha, Seo Il-joon, Um Tae-young, and Jeong Dong-man held meeting with the village chiefs in a church in Yangseo-myeon. At this meeting, Representative Kim Jeong-jae said, “(The change was at the end of the highway) to give preferential treatment to the family of Mrs. Kim Kun-hee, so (the Democratic Party) made this a political dispute. The line, which should have reflected the opinion of experts and residents, was suddenly suspended for an indefinite period due to political interference, a quarrel between the ruling and opposition parties,” he said. “(The Democratic Party’s claim) is fake news. It is difficult to move forward with this project without clearing this upheaval.” At the same time, he argued, “The Democratic Party is touching the president, touching the family of first lady Kim Kun-hee, and discussing the morality of public officials, and this issue needs to be resolved.” The Democratic Party reiterated its policy that it would consider resuming the expressway project only when the Democratic Party apologizes for raising the “suspicion of the interests of the Kim Kun-hee family.” Then, a mayor who attended the meeting said, “I know everything. Stop talking,” he said, cutting off Rep.’s comments. Kim. However, Rep. Kim said, “If fake news is solved, you can work carefully, so don’t worry. (The end of the highway) There is an opinion that there is resistance to going to Yangseo-myeon,” he continued. Then the principal said, “No. Don’t say that.” He interrupted again. Nevertheless, Representative Kim said, “The people’s power legislators came to listen to the opinions of the residents and visit the site,” and “I am conveying the facts to the residents. The Democratic Party (the highway construction project) ended because Yoon Seok-yeol’s government changed (the end of the path). Residents need to know the facts,” he continued. In the end, Lee said, “No one knows the facts. What the congressman talks about (according to political bias), without political bias, the head of Yangseo-myeon should speak,” he refuted. Then, Representative Kim said, “I think the principal (who made this comment) is speaking with a political orientation,” and blocked his comments in this regard, saying, “I will listen to the opinion of the residents.”
On the morning of the 14th, a full meeting of the Steering Committee of the National Assembly is held in the absence of members of the ruling party. random news
Meanwhile, on this day, the Steering Committee of the National Assembly, which the Democratic Party requested for a convocation to inquire about pending issues such as the suspicion of changing the end point of the Yangpyeong Expressway and the discharge of contaminated water in Fukushima, was rejected. 30 minutes as most of the members of the People’s Power were absent. Representative Kim Young-bae of the Democratic Party said, “I am very ashamed if the National Assembly is an escort dealing with the suspicions of the president’s wife and family.” Democratic Party deputy leader Song Ki-heon, the opposition secretary, also said, “The reason why we asked for the steering committee to be convened this week is that the president has a meeting scheduled with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida regarding with the contaminated Fukushima. water (because).” I think it should be explained and answered.” In response, Lee Yang-soo, secretary of the ruling party, and vice president of People’s Power, said, “The president is on a trip abroad. Many secretarial staff are out (on business trips), and the management committee’s own investigation is in a difficult position. However, isn’t doing this against common sense?” said Steering Committee Chairman Yoon Jae-ok also announced an adjournment, saying, “(the ruling and opposition parties) have not reached an agreement on the agenda, and circumstances where the organization to be questioned cannot come to the National Assembly at this time.” he did.Reporter Shin Min-jeong shin@hani.co.kr Reporter Lee Woo-yeon azar@hani.co.kr
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