남한 과도입법의원 수립

6. COMMENTS ON THE POLITICAL SITUATION a. Summary - An historic event occurred in South KOREA on 12 December 46 when the Interim Legislative Assembly formally convened. The period itself was concerned almost completely with the Assembly and its impact on Korean political life. The formation of a new party as well as the growth of another embryonic political group is noted. b. Interim Legislative Assembly Established (3) Opposition from Left - 'Thorons the extremem-Right (HANKOOK Democratic Party) boycotted the Legislative Assembly to express dissatisfaction with the official selection of representatives, the extreme Loft opposed the Assembly on their customary principle of non-cooperation with the American Military Government. Terrific pressure was brought to bear on the Leftist selects to the Assembly, and with some success. The Socialist Labor Party threatened to expell their appointees from the Party if they dared to join the Assembly. YI'R., Chang Kwan declined to serve while HWANG, Chin Naw, SIN, Ki Awn, and KIM, Hak Pei joined the Assembly and, as a consequence, were reportedly dismissed from the Party. The DOK LIP SIN BO (Independence News - L!) reported on 12 December 46 that the Revolutionary Party expelled YOON, Ki Sup from its fold. (See "I/S 65, page 7 for list of appointed representatives). LYUH, "loon Hyung and his close associate CHANG, Kin Sang were reported by newspapers to have refused their appointments to the Assembly. HONG, Miong Hui declined also. The two elected representatives from CHEJU Province, MOON, Do Bai and KIM, Si T'aik, provided a touch of humor. In order to be in SEOUL in time to participate in the opening ceremonies of the Assembly, they were flown in; but, upon arriving at KIMPO airdrome, they disappeared. Whon seen next on 14 December 46 the two Loftists were being interviewed by newsmen in the office of the Democratic People's Front where they issued a joint statement opposing the Assembly and explaining their sudden change of heart.