[Anchor Lead]
President Yoon Seok-yeol announced that he would not accept the National Assembly's proposal to dismiss Minister of Public Administration and Security Lee Sang-min.
The President's office reaffirmed its existing position that "the issue of dismissal is a matter to be judged after the truth is clearly covered."
This is reporter Kim Ki-tae.
[Reporter]
A proposal for the dismissal of Minister of Public Administration and Security Lee Sang-min, which was handled solely by the opposition party, was delivered to the government from the National Assembly.
The President's office, which showed displeasure with intentional silence on the day of the passage, reaffirmed its existing position that "the issue of dismissal is a matter to be judged after the truth is clearly covered."
President Yoon Seok-yeol virtually rejected the National Assembly's dismissal proposal.
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[Lee Jae-myeong/President's Office Deputy Spokesperson: Finding the truth is the greatest consideration and protection for the bereaved family.
Nothing can precede this.]
An official from the Office of the President repeatedly emphasized, "An investigation is underway to clarify the facts and determine the location of legal responsibility, and if necessary, a government investigation is being conducted."
Democrats immediately reacted.
[Lee Jae-myeong/Democratic Party Representative: We are only pursuing criminal responsibility and legal responsibility.
Where are the political and moral responsibilities?
Is it okay not to take that responsibility?]
I am reviewing the next card, the motion for impeachment, but the Democratic Party has mixed opinions.
A first-time lawmaker who is classified as a hardliner said, “Regardless of the budget agreement, the impeachment bill must be reported to the plenary session on the 15th.” "We need to be careful in the impeachment prosecution," he said.