Jung Chung-rae of the Democratic Party of Korea said on the 26th, "Because the government takes responsibility for sensitive economic policy, the party should take a half step back and go low-key."
At a general meeting of lawmakers held before the opening of the National Assembly plenary session that day, Jung said, "It is the party's role to back necessary bills or systems," and stated accordingly.
Jung said, "Real estate policy on the dwellings market is very sensitive, and the public is watching closely," adding, "Therefore, individual lawmakers should refrain as much as possible from off-the-cuff remarks, and it is necessary to have an attitude that carefully and warmly looks after the hearts of the people."
Since immediately after the Oct. 15 measures were announced, Jung has refrained from commenting on real estate. This remark is interpreted to mean that caution is needed because hasty comments related to real estate could provoke public sentiment.
At the general meeting, Jung also mentioned the need to introduce a "petition for retrial" and a "crime of legal distortion."
Regarding the crime of legal distortion, Jung said, "There have been cases where what exists was turned into what does not exist, and what does not exist was turned into what exists, leading to fabricated indictments and harm, yet judges and prosecutors do not take responsibility, and I think we need to correct this practice," adding, "I will explain specific cases at a closed-door general meeting."
On the petition for retrial, while citing the "Inhyeokdang" ruling as an example, Jung said, "Courts can make mistakes. All laws are under the Constitution," and added, "We should have a serious discussion on the petition for retrial." He then added, "Centered on the National Court Administration, the courts are too vertical and operated in a closed manner," and, "It is time to consider ways to democratize appointments and administration by making them open and transparent."