People Power Party Forms Monitoring Team for Kim Eo-jun's Broadcasts

The People Power Party (PPP) is forming a dedicated team to monitor and respond to comments made by pro-opposition broadcast hosts in real-time, establishing a system for immediate responses to specific broadcasters' remarks. This is interpreted as demonstrating the ruling party's proactive commitment to the media environment amidst intensifying political strife. On December 15th, PPP Representative Chang Dong-hyeok raised the possibility that a certain broadcast host may have played a role in a special prosecutor's investigation into the relationship between former U.S. President Donald Trump and the Unification Church, calling for a thorough investigation into the allegations. Representative Chang expressed his intention to cooperate with the Reform Party to swiftly pass a special prosecutor bill regarding the Unification Church. He emphasized, "We will cooperate with all parties that can cooperate in revealing the truth," demonstrating a willingness to pursue bipartisan cooperation beyond political stances. Reform Party Leader Lee Jun-seok positively assessed the possibility of cooperation with the PPP, stating that he would work to jointly propose a single bill regarding the Unification Church allegations. Leader Lee added, "We will consider all necessary measures to resolve public suspicions." PPP Floor Leader Song Eon-seok stated that he plans to pursue the relevant bill through prior discussions with the Reform Party. He explained, "We will determine the content and direction of the bill in close consultation with the Reform Party," emphasizing cooperation in the bill's 추진 process.

On the other hand, Democratic Party Leader Jeong Cheong-rae expressed his opposition to the special prosecutor investigation into the Unification Church, stating it was "absolutely unacceptable," clearly opposing the ruling party's 추진 of a special prosecutor. Leader Jeong asserted that there were political intentions behind the 추진 of the special prosecutor, emphasizing that they should "focus on resolving issues affecting people's livelihoods." The Rebuilding Korea Party lent its support to the Democratic Party, urging the National Office of Investigation of the National Police Agency to conduct a thorough investigation into the related allegations. The Rebuilding Korea Party asserted that "the truth of the incident must be revealed clearly," urging the investigative authorities to conduct an active investigation. The PPP's formation of this monitoring team is interpreted as part of a strategy to secure leadership in public opinion ahead of next year's major elections. A party official stated, "We will respond strongly to the dissemination of false information or malicious distortion, including legal action." In the political arena, fierce debates between the ruling and opposition parties are expected regarding this matter. In particular, the positions of each party are sharply opposed regarding the 추진 of the Unification Church special prosecutor law, and considerable difficulties are expected in the parliamentary discussion process in the future. The operation of this monitoring team and plans to 추진 related bills are expected to continue to be controversial.