Gyeonggi Provincial Council Democrats Criticize Governor Choo Mi-ae’s National Political Moves

The Democratic Party in the Gyeonggi Provincial Council publicly criticized Gyeonggi Governor Choo Miae’s recent political moves. At a press briefing on the 14th, Democratic Party floor leader Ahn Gwangryul pointed out her repeated remarks on major national political issues and said that she should focus on provincial administration. Representative Ahn said that residents of Gyeonggi Province are struggling with a financial crisis and everyday problems, and that if one is the governor of Gyeonggi Province, they should show a response appropriate to that role. In particular, he questioned whether central political agendas such as the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency issue are important. At a memorial ceremony held on the 12th at Moran Park in Namyangju, Governor Choo emphasized the need for prosecution reform, criticized the nomination of candidates for the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, and continued making remarks directed at President Lee Jaemyung and the government. Criticism later emerged within the party as well, and the conflict with the Democratic Party in the Gyeonggi Provincial Council appears to be spilling over into the process of handling the supplementary budget bill.