 ▲ 박충권 국민의힘 수석대변인은 18일 오후 3시 20분 국회소통관 언론 브리핑을 통해 현안에 대한 논평을 이어가고 있다. © 이제항 선임기자 |
브레이크뉴스 이제항 선임기자/시인 = 박충권 국민의힘 수석대변인은 18일 오후 3시20분 국회 소통관에서 언론 브리핑을 열고 이재명 정부의 대미 통상 정책과 한미동맹·안보 현안을 비판했다.
“한미동맹과 안보, 통상, 북핵 억제력 다 놓친 李정부를 규탄한다”
먼저, 박충권 수석대변인은 이재명 정부의 무능한 통상·외교 정책이 안보 공백과 한미동맹 위기를 자초했다고 지적했다.
박충권 수석대변인은 “대한민국의 안보 방파제가 송두리째 흔들리고 있다”며, “트럼프 미국 대통령이 사전 조율도 없이 SNS 단 한 줄로 한미연합훈련의 대폭 축소를 일방 통보하며 동맹의 군사 억제력에 심각한 경고등이 켜졌다”고 경고했다. 또한 “중동 협조 거부와 투자 지연 등으로 동맹의 신뢰를 갉아먹더니 결국 핵심 안보마저 SNS로 통보받는 초유의 '동맹 패싱' 굴욕을 자초했다”고 비판했다.
이어 “더 개탄스러운 것은 청와대의 처참하고 무책임한 안보 인식”이라며, “청와대가 내놓은 첫 반응은 고작 '북미 대화로 이어지길 기대한다'며 스스로를 페이스메이커로 규정하는 것이었다”고 지적했다.
그러면서 “안보 공백을 걱정하기는커녕 반색하는 듯한 태도는 훈련 중단을 끈질기게 요구해 온 북한의 속내와 도대체 무엇이 다른지 묻지 않을 수 없다”고 꼬집었다. 아울러 “이번 사태는 명백히 통상 실패가 안보로 번진 결과”라며, “국내용 치적 발표가 대미 협상에서 치명적인 부메랑으로 돌아왔다”고 강조했다.
박 수석대변인은 “힘없는 굴종은 평화가 아닌 명백한 안보 자살행위”라며 “이재명 정부는 통상에서부터 자초한 위기를 똑똑히 직시하고, 대미투자 협상에 속도를 내는 동시에 무너진 한미 간 신뢰부터 즉각 바로 세우라”고 촉구했다.
‘대법원장 탄핵’ 겁박 민주당, “사법부 길들이기와 대통령 방탄 멈추고, ‘민생’ 전념해야”
이어, 박충권 수석대변인은 민주당의 대법원장 탄핵 추진과 사법부 압박 행태를 헌법적 삼권분립 파괴 행위로 규정하며 즉각적인 중단을 요구했다.
박충권 수석대변인은 “거대 여당의 사법부 흔들기가 도를 넘어서고 있다”며, “민주당 소속 법사위원들이 대법원의 정당한 전원합의체 회부 심리를 두고 대법원장 탄핵과 형사처벌까지 운운하며 노골적인 겁박에 나섰다”고 비판했다. 이어 “정치권이 특정 기일까지 선고 시점을 약속하라며 대법원장을 압박하고 탄핵하겠다고 으름장을 놓는 것은 명백한 재판 개입이자 직권남용”이라고 주장했다.
또한 “이러한 공세의 본질은 결국 '대통령 방탄'을 위해 사법부의 팔을 비틀려는 시도의 연장선에 불과하다”며, “사법부의 독립성이 무너지면 그 피해는 고스란히 국민에게 돌아간다”고 지적했다. 그러면서 “거대 의석을 무기로 대법원장을 겁박하고 법관들을 위축시키는 행태는 사법 질서의 마비를 불러오고 국민의 기본권을 침해할 뿐”이라고 꼬집었다.
아울러 “새 지도부가 출범했다면 국정운영의 무한 책임을 지고 맹목적인 방탄과 정쟁에서 벗어나는 성숙한 모습을 보여야 마땅하다”며, “민주당은 헌정 질서를 어지럽히는 대법원장 탄핵 추진을 거두고, 국회의 본령인 민생 살리기에 모든 역량을 집중하라”고 주문했다.
김대중 前 대통령이 지켜낸 대화와 타협의 가치, “오늘의 국회도 지켜야 한다”
마지막으로, 박충권 수석대변인은 김대중 전 대통령 서거 17주기를 맞아 고인의 의회 민주주의 정신을 되새기며 여야 간 대화와 타협의 정치 복원을 강조했다.
박충권 수석대변인은 “김대중 전 대통령 서거 17주기를 맞아 고인을 깊이 추모한다”며, “김 전 대통령께서 헌정사상 첫 필리버스터로 지켜내고자 했던 의회 민주주의 정신은 국회선진화법을 통해 제도적으로 자리 잡았다”고 밝혔다. 이어 “국회선진화법은 다수의 일방적인 입법을 막고 여야가 대화와 타협을 통해 국회를 운영하도록 하기 위한 최소한의 장치이자 대한민국의 소중한 자산”이라고 설명했다.
하지만, “민주당의 입법 폭주로 국회선진화법마저 풍전등화에 놓인 현실에 안타까움을 금할 수 없다”며, “필리버스터를 약화시키고 패스트트랙 기간을 단축하려는 등 숙의를 어렵게 만들려는 시도는 의회 민주주의 원칙에 정면으로 배치된다”고 비판했다. 그러면서 “고인께서 오늘의 국회를 바라보았다면 어떤 말씀을 남겼을지 무겁게 되새기게 된다”고 꼬집었다.
아울러 “소수의 목소리를 경청하고 존중하는 민주주의 가치는 정파적 이해를 넘어 반드시 지켜야 할 정치의 기본”이라며, “국민의힘은 김대중 전 대통령께서 남긴 민주주의 유산이 정쟁의 구호에 그치지 않고 대한민국 정치의 원칙으로 이어질 수 있도록 노력하겠다”고 덧붙였다.
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Park Chung-kwon, Senior Spokesperson for the People Power Party, “Condemns the Collapse of Security, the Judiciary, and Democracy”
- Points out deepening security crisis due to Lee Jae-myung administration’s ‘alliance bypassing’ and trade failures
- Urges halt to attempts to tame and shield the judiciary, such as the Democratic Party’s push for the impeachment of the Chief Justice
- Calls for the restoration of parliamentary democracy and the spirit of compromise on the 17th anniversary of the passing of former President Kim Dae-jung
— Lee Je-hang, Senior Reporter/Poet, Break News
Park Chung-kwon, Senior Spokesperson for the People Power Party, condemned the collapse of the ROK-US alliance and national security caused by the Lee Jae-myung administration’s trade failures and unilateral notifications from the U.S. during a press briefing at the National Assembly Communication Center at 3:20 PM on the 18th.
Furthermore, mentioning the impeachment of the Chief Justice, he demanded an end to the massive ruling party’s shielding behavior that undermines the independence of the judiciary. Commemorating the 17th anniversary of the passing of former President Kim Dae-jung, he urged the restoration of the principles of parliamentary democracy, namely dialogue and compromise.
“We Condemn the Lee Administration for Losing the ROK-U.S. Alliance, Security, Trade, and North Korean Nuclear Deterrence”
First, Chief Spokesperson Park Chung-kwon pointed out that the Lee Jae-myung administration’s incompetent trade and diplomatic policies have brought about a security vacuum and a crisis in the ROK-U.S. alliance.
Chief Spokesperson Park warned, “The Republic of Korea’s security breakwater is being shaken to its very core,” adding, “A serious warning light has been turned on for the alliance’s military deterrence as U.S. President Trump unilaterally notified a drastic reduction in ROK-U.S. joint military exercises via a single line on social media without any prior coordination.” He further criticized, “After eroding the alliance’s trust through actions such as refusing cooperation in the Middle East and delaying investments, the administration has ultimately brought about the unprecedented humiliation of ‘alliance bypassing,’ receiving notification even regarding core security matters via social media.”
He continued by pointing out, “What is even more deplorable is the Blue House’s wretched and irresponsible perception of national security,” adding, “The Blue House’s initial response was merely to define itself as a ‘pacemaker,’ stating that they ‘hope it leads to North Korea-U.S. dialogue.’”
He further criticized, “One cannot help but ask what difference there is between their attitude—seemingly welcoming rather than worrying about a security vacuum—and the true intentions of North Korea, which has persistently demanded the suspension of military exercises.” He also emphasized, “This situation is clearly the result of trade failure spilling over into security,” noting that “the announcement of achievements intended for domestic consumption has returned as a fatal boomerang in negotiations with the U.S.”
Chief Spokesperson Park urged, “Powerless submission is not peace, but a clear act of security suicide,” and demanded, “The Lee Jae-myung administration must clearly face the crisis it brought upon itself starting with trade, accelerate investment negotiations with the U.S., and immediately restore the shattered trust between South Korea and the U.S.”
Democratic Party Threatens ‘Chief Justice Impeachment’: “Stop Taming the Judiciary and Protecting the President, and Focus on ‘People’s Livelihood’”
Following this, Senior Spokesperson Park Chung-kwon characterized the Democratic Party’s push for the impeachment of the Chief Justice and its pressure tactics against the judiciary as acts that destroy the constitutional separation of powers, demanding an immediate halt to these actions.
Senior Spokesperson Park criticized, stating, “The massive ruling party’s shaking of the judiciary is going too far,” and added, “Democratic Party members of the Judiciary Committee have resorted to blatant intimidation, even mentioning the impeachment of the Chief Justice and criminal punishment regarding the Supreme Court’s legitimate referral of the case to the full bench.” He further argued, “For the political sphere to pressure the Chief Justice by demanding a specific date for the ruling and to threaten impeachment is a clear interference in the trial and an abuse of power.”
Furthermore, he pointed out that “the essence of this offensive is ultimately nothing more than an extension of the attempt to twist the arm of the judiciary to ‘protect the President’,” adding that “if the independence of the judiciary collapses, the damage will fall entirely on the people.” He criticized this behavior, stating, “Using their massive parliamentary seats as a weapon to intimidate the Chief Justice and intimidate judges only leads to the paralysis of the judicial order and infringes upon the fundamental rights of the people.”
In addition, he urged, “Now that a new leadership has been inaugurated, it is only right that they demonstrate maturity by assuming infinite responsibility for state affairs and moving away from blind protection and political strife,” and demanded that “the Democratic Party abandon its push for the impeachment of the Chief Justice, which disrupts the constitutional order, and concentrate all its capabilities on reviving the people’s livelihoods, which is the true duty of the National Assembly.”
The Values of Dialogue and Compromise Upheld by Former President Kim Dae-jung: “Today’s National Assembly Must Also Uphold Them”
Finally, marking the 17th anniversary of the passing of former President Kim Dae-jung, Chief Spokesperson Park Chung-kwon reflected on the late president’s spirit of parliamentary democracy and emphasized the restoration of a politics of dialogue and compromise between the ruling and opposition parties.
Chief Spokesperson Park stated, “On the 17th anniversary of the passing of former President Kim Dae-jung, I deeply mourn his memory,” adding, “The spirit of parliamentary democracy that former President Kim sought to uphold through the first filibuster in constitutional history has been institutionally established through the National Assembly Advancement Act.” He further explained, “The National Assembly Advancement Act is a minimum mechanism designed to prevent unilateral legislation by the majority and to enable the ruling and opposition parties to operate the National Assembly through dialogue and compromise, serving as a valuable asset for the Republic of Korea.”
However, he criticized, stating, “I cannot help but feel regret over the reality that even the National Assembly Advancement Act is hanging by a thread due to the Democratic Party’s legislative frenzy,” and added, “Attempts to make deliberation difficult, such as weakening the filibuster and shortening the fast-track period, run directly against the principles of parliamentary democracy.” He further pointed out, “I find myself reflecting heavily on what words the late President would have left behind if he had looked upon today’s National Assembly.”
In addition, he stated, “The democratic value of listening to and respecting the voices of the minority is a fundamental principle of politics that must be upheld beyond partisan interests,” and added, “The People Power Party will strive to ensure that the democratic legacy left by former President Kim Dae-jung does not remain merely a slogan for political strife but continues as a principle of Korean politics.” hang5247@hanmail.net
