Politics · South Korea · 1 hr ago
South Korean opposition lawmakers call for fair trade chief to resign
People Power Party lawmakers in South Korea called for Fair Trade Commission chair Ju Byeong-gi to resign on Oct.
13.
They are members of the National Assembly’s Political Affairs Committee.
The lawmakers accused Ju of having a distorted view of large companies and the market economy.
Their demand is about the views of the official leading the Fair Trade Commission.
The statement does not give details of the views they criticized.
It does not say whether Ju will resign or describe any next steps.
People Power Party lawmakers called on Fair Trade Commission chair Joo Byeong-ki to resign on October 13.
The lawmakers are members of the National Assembly’s Political Affairs Committee.
They cited Joo’s past remarks about large business groups and raised concerns about his views and alleged appointment-related issues.
They called for him to explain those concerns clearly.
- Who
- People Power Party lawmakers on the National Assembly’s Political Affairs Committee.
- What
- They called for Fair Trade Commission chair Joo Byeong-ki to resign and demanded explanations about his views and alleged appointment-related issues.
- When
- October 13, 2026.
- Where
- At the National Assembly in South Korea.
- Why
- They cited Joo’s past remarks about large business groups and concerns about his views and appointment-related issues.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
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- Date
- October 13, 2026
- Official
- Joo Byeong-ki, Fair Trade Commission chair
- Political party
- People Power Party
- Venue
- National Assembly, South Korea
What people are saying
We, the People Power Party members of the Political Affairs Committee, strongly urge Fair Trade Commission chair Joo Byeong-ki to resign.
Clearly explain your biased view and the allegations related to the appointment.
Sources
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