Cho Kuk rebuts criticism from pro-Myung faction, also expresses concern over deployment to the Strait of Hormuz
Summary of the controversy over Cho Kuk's remarks, criticism from the pro-Lee Jae-myung camp, and concerns over troop deployment Take a quick look at the issue of the dismissal of indictment and reactions from the political sphere
Cho Kuk, head of the Innovation Policy Research Institute of the Cho Kuk Innovation Party, criticized the Democratic Party's proLee Jaemyung faction on the 4th, saying attacks over his remarks have continued. He said he had only presented the objective situation and possible response measures, adding that such reactions do not help the president solve problems or improve his approval ratings for state affairs.
Earlier, the institute head had mentioned legal issues regarding the dismissal of the indictment in President Lee Jaemyung's trial and argued that if it appears to be legislation for a specific individual, it could fail. In response, Democratic Party Supreme Council member Park Sunwon and lawmaker Park Jiewon strongly criticized his remarks.
The institute head also expressed concern that day over the government's consideration of deploying troops to the Strait of Hormuz. Citing Article 5 of the Constitution, he wrote that the Republic of Korea renounces aggressive war, effectively revealing a stance opposing the deployment.