[일요와이드] "호남 반도체 입지, 尹 정부서 확인"… 여야, 연일 공방 / 연합뉴스TV (YonhapnewsTV)

[Guests: Former National Assembly Member Park Won-seok, Former National Assembly Member Jeong Ok-im] Amid fierce attacks from the opposition ahead of the government's announcement regarding regional semiconductor investment plans, President Lee Jae-myung has stepped forward to personally refute them. Meanwhile, writer Rhyu Si-min, a prominent commentator within the ruling coalition, has sparked controversy by offering pointed criticism of the President. We will examine the details with former National Assembly Members Park Won-seok and Jeong Ok-im. [Question 1] President Lee Jae-myung has directly refuted the opposition's criticism regarding the semiconductor investment plan in the Honam region multiple times via social media. In particular, he countered that the location in Honam was a matter that had already been reviewed and evaluated during the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. How did you view the President's decision to engage in a full-scale response? [Question 2] The People Power Party is raising suspicions regarding the appropriateness of the location and allegations of corporate pressure surrounding the Honam semiconductor cluster, while the Democratic Party is countering that this is smear campaigning. Once the specific investment plan is revealed tomorrow, will the controversy be resolved, or will the political repercussions instead grow larger? [Question 3] Writer Rhyu Si-min publicly criticized President Lee’s moves toward unity, stating that he was "overconfident." Given that this coincides with the situation regarding former party leader Chung Cheong-rae’s re-election bid, some interpret this as having a political motive. What do you think is the background behind releasing such a message at this time? [Question 4] The pro-Myung faction immediately pushed back. Prime Minister Kim Min-suk stated that excessive criticism of the President could lead to turmoil, while Representative Song Young-gil countered that the core support base, in particular, must protect the President. Is there a possibility that Writer Rhyu’s recent remarks could further escalate conflict within the ruling party? [Question 5] President Lee Jae-myung will hold a luncheon meeting with former President Moon Jae-in at the Blue House on the 1st of next month. With the party convention approaching, the war of nerves between contenders for the party leadership is intensifying. Could this meeting serve as an opportunity to send a message of unity within the ruling party? [Question 6] Internal conflict within the People Power Party is intensifying as Representative Jang Dong-hyuk mentioned a policy to discipline misconduct immediately upon returning to party duties. There are observations that if the Ethics Committee is activated, figures from the pro-limit and 'Alternatives and Future' factions could be subject to review. How do you view the likelihood of this leading to actual disciplinary proceedings? [Question 7] Representative Jang mentioned the party's internal review as the standard for disciplinary judgment, but there are predictions within the party that the disciplinary card could backfire and increase pressure for his resignation. Will calls for Representative Jang's resignation be raised again at tomorrow's general meeting of lawmakers? How do you foresee the atmosphere? [Question 8] Both the ruling and opposition parties are in a state of internal disarray, and amidst this, the formation of the National Assembly is also faltering significantly. As expected, the position of Chairman of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee is at the center of the conflict. The Democratic Party argues that they must secure the chairmanship again this time because there are follow-up measures regarding various reform legislations. The People Power Party is currently standing its ground with absolutely no concessions, arguing that the opposition party must take the chairmanship of the Judiciary Committee this time to restore balance. ▣ Subscribe to Yonhap News TV's documentary channel 'Docu-Digging'    / @docu-digging   ▣ Subscribe to Yonhap News TV YouTube Channel    / @yonhapnewstv23   ▣ The beginning of Korean news, Yonhap News TV http://www.yonhapnewstv.co.kr/