[아침신문 솎아보기] Disclosure of property of high-ranking public officials confirmed’the myth of indestruction

More than half of central government officials own land

On the 25th, the Government Officials Ethics Committee revealed the changes in property changes of high-ranking officials last year. 1885 people, including government officials and first-level public officials in the administration, heads of local governments, members of the metropolitan council, executives of related public offices, and superintendents of metropolitan and provincial superintendents.

Of the 759 senior administration officials, more than half of 388 (51%) reported that they had land property in the name of themselves and their families. As for 80% of the public, their property increased last year, resulting in an average increase of 130 million won. In addition, one out of five high-ranking public officials was multi-homed. Among the 759 employees of the central ministries whose properties were disclosed, such as high-ranking government officials and heads of government-related organizations, 148 people (19.5%) had multiple houses with two or more houses.

The Chosun Ilbo published three-page articles, ranking from the 1st to the 8th among those subject to disclosure of property belonging to the administration, local governments, members of the National Assembly, and the judiciary. Among the members of the National Assembly, independent Rep. Jeong Bong-min was the largest with 9,142,087 million won, followed by independent Rep. Park Deok-heum with 59.988.54 million won. Among the Blue House and high-ranking government officials, KEPCO President Kim Jong-gap ranked first with 16.5 billion won. Among the high-ranking judges, Incheon District Court Chief Kang Young-soo had the largest wealth of 49.8 billion won.

The Hankook Ilbo reported in a three-page article that one in six members of the National Assembly is multi-homed. The Hankook Ilbo said on the 24th that 49 members of the 21st National Assembly (1 in 6) were multi-homed. There were also 4 members of the 3 house. There were three lawmakers who purchased real estate near the third new town five years or so after the designation of the housing site. “There were 49 members of the National Assembly who owned two or more residential real estate (including officetel) in the name of their own and spouse.”

The Kyunghyang Shinmun said in an editorial, “As a result of the property disclosure on this day, it was also confirmed that more than half of the central government officials own land. Although it is not unconditional to criticize, it is not a desirable phenomenon considering the fact that it is difficult for commoners to prepare a house rather than land. In addition, one-third of those who were subject to this disclosure refused to notify the property of direct survivors. In order to eliminate the potential for abuse by public officials, this system needs to be modified,” he argued.

In an editorial, the Hankyoreh pointed out, “If you look at the wealth status of high-ranking officials, you can once again confirm the reality of our society that cannot escape from the myth of’real estate immortality.’ It just collapses. Of course, just because you are a public official, you cannot blame the lawful real estate ownership and investment. However, after the’Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) incident’, public opinion demanding the eradication of real estate speculation is higher than ever. All high-ranking officials who are involved in real estate policy, legislation, and judicial law deserve deep reflection.”

Meanwhile, the Seoul newspaper published an editorial criticizing former spokesman Eui-gyeom Kim, who was retired from his position as a spokesperson due to suspicion of real estate speculation, plans to take over the position of parliament. The Seoul newspaper said, “It seems that Kim Eui-gyeom, a former Blue House spokesman, will wear a’gold badge’. Former spokesman Kim It may be the honor of the family as an individual, but for the people, the nose is stuffy and it is a surprise. It is ironic to return to state affairs with’goodness’,” he criticized.

The Seoul newspaper said, “The National Assembly held a plenary session yesterday and decided on the resignation of the Democratic Party’s Rep. Kim Jin-ae. Rep. Kim, who ran for the Seoul Mayor’s by-election, was frustrated after losing a race for unification of passports with Democratic Party candidate Park Young-sun, but did not overturn his intention to resign. Eventually, according to the proportional representative order, former spokesman Kim succeeded the council. When the resignation procedure for Congressman Kim is completed within this week, such as notification of the Central Election Commission, former spokesman Kim will take over the position of Congressman.”

The Seoul newspaper advised, “It is more difficult to tolerate the fact that it will inherit the construction and transportation committee, which is also the standing committee of Congressman Kim.”

Newspapers criticize “the news of North Korea’s missile launch on the 21st through foreign media reports”

The fact that North Korea test-fired two short-range cruise missiles on the 21st was confirmed through foreign media reports belatedly. It was reported by foreign media reports on the 24th, three days after the launch, not by the ROK-US military authorities or North Korean media.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff said on the 24th at 10am, “Our military captured the launch of two missiles, which are believed to be cruise missiles, in the Oncheon area of ​​Pyongannam-do, North Korea, in close cooperation between the United States and South Korea.”

The Hankook Ilbo explained in an article on page 6 that “(Joint Chief of Staff) was told that the launch of cruise missiles with low threat unlike ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads was generally not disclosed.” The reason why the ROK-US military authorities who had been there for three days was because they agreed to keep this matter private.”

The Hankook Ilbo continued, “However, the background of the US spreading the matter to the media to be kept private is questionable. It is interpreted that the US, which has tried to contact North Korea until recently, delivered a message saying that it will not close the door of dialogue to manage the situation. “This leads to criticism of the’selective disclosure’ of the military authorities. Isn’t that the current government’s attempts to improve inter-Korean relations are being overly conscious and are adjusting the water level? The launch of a cruise missile with a short range is not a violation of the UN resolution, but it is classified as a weapon that strikes the Korean Peninsula.”

The Chosun Ilbo said in an editorial, “So, why did the launch of a cruise missile like April last year? Now, the Korean people should also know about North Korea’s important military movements through the US media. The ROK-US authorities have decided not to disclose this provocation, but just as the’denuclearization of North Korea’ was omitted in this last ROK-US joint statement, the Moon Jae-in regime would have requested confidentiality. However, the US authorities let it be reported in their own media.”

The Chosun Ilbo argued that such an act was conscious of the election. The Chosun Ilbo continued, “Now, the ROK intelligence and military are trying to ignore the reality of the North Korean group. The focus is not on security, but on inter-Korean events. Such an event is trying to benefit from the election. The military is participating in this political act. “I came to the point of defending the enemy while helping the regime’s politics.”

The Kookmin Ilbo also pointed out that it was informed of the news of the North Korean missile launch through foreign media. In an editorial, the Kookmin Ilbo said, “Korea and the United States were aware of the launch situation, but did not disclose it. This is because not all launches are disclosed due to concerns about exposure of information assets. In the past, there have been cases in which short-range missile launches have not been announced due to an agreement between Korea and the United States.”

The Kookmin Ilbo said, “However, even with the same cruise missile, the military immediately released details to the media when North Korea shot it into the East Sea in April of last year. At that time, it was revealed and this time it was hidden, so it is natural for the public to be suspicious. In addition, regardless of whether it is concerned about exposure of information assets or according to an agreement between South Korea and the United States, if the two sides do not disclose the launch, it must be kept until the end, and why is it known to foreign media,” he pointed out.

The Kookmin Ilbo said, “It is a low-intensity provocation, but it may be because of something intentional to shoot a missile in almost a year.” You will have to see it,” he insisted.

The Hankyoreh and Hankook Ilbo criticize Lim Jong-seok for’reevaluating Park Won-soon’

Former President Lim Jong-seok, who was criticized by the opposition party for writing in support of the late Mayor Park Won-soon, also discussed former Mayor Park. On the 24th, Jeon Chief Executive Officer Lim Jong-seok told his SNS on the 24th, “At this point when the elections are held again, leaving the pain and confusion behind, we must also reflect on and evaluate these issues. If it was emphasized, safety and welfare were prominent in the days of Mayor Park.”

In an editorial, the Hankyoreh said, “At this point, the words and actions of former chief executive Lim are very inappropriate. In his writing, it seems clear that he intends to check the Seoul Mayor candidate Oh Se-hoon, the power of the people. “However, it is necessary to carefully consider why the Seoul-Busan mayoral by-election is held. The more I call out Mayor Park, the more it reminds me that this by-election will eventually be held because of the sexual harassment of the leader of the Democratic Party. “We will face public criticism for trying to do a public re-evaluation without thorough reflection.”

The Hankyoreh said, “The former chief of staff is President Moon Jae-in’s first secretary. You deserve to behave more carefully than anyone else. It should be understood that the Blue House and the Democratic Party may raise doubts about the sentiment of’Mayor Park is unfair’. On the 18th, lawmakers Nam In-soon, Jin Seon-mi, and Ko Min-jung resigned from the camp after public apology on the 18th for remarking that they were’affected by victims’. Mr. Lim’s words and actions lead to doubts about the sincerity of Park and the Democratic Party’s apology,” he criticized.

The Hankyoreh advised, “I hope you will stop the wrong words and actions against public sentiment.”

In an editorial by the Hankook Ilbo, “It was only a week ago that a victim of sexual violence, Mayor Park, had a press conference appealing to stop the second harassment, and the victim’s pain seems to be absent. If not, it means laying the plate for serious secondary abuse. It is only desperate for passport officials to repeat’covering Park Won-soon’ whether they are not aware of the seriousness.”

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