Park Ji-won: "Choo Mi-ae's 'I disobeyed my order' is a phrase like in the royal dynasty era... a bit excessive"

"The Minister of Justice Can Direct the Prosecution but It Is Not a Command-and-Obedience Relationship"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] Park Ji-won, a member of the Alternative New Party (tentative name), commented on Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae's remarks, saying, "I think the expression that 'he disobeyed my order as if it were the royal dynasty era' was somewhat excessive for a minister."

On the morning of the 10th, Park appeared on BBS Radio and said, "The Minister of Justice can direct the prosecution, but isn't it true that there is no command-obedience relationship?" in response to the question, "Do you think (Minister Choo) meant that Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol disobeyed her order, which is essentially insubordination?"

Park said, "Since there were eight vacant chief prosecutor positions, personnel appointments had to be made, but I think it was somewhat unreasonable to especially demote or give sideways promotions to the investigative line."

Park added, "In any case, aren't these things happening within the Moon Jae-in administration?" and said, "I think making such strong personnel moves in the prosecution and pressuring even the Prosecutor General to resign is not favorable in terms of public opinion." He also said, "Now that the 'three thousand soldiers' have been somewhat shaken, I hope the appointments of deputy chiefs and chiefs will be done stably."

When asked if he thought Prosecutor General Yoon would resign, he replied, "He must endure, and I believe he will endure." Regarding whether Minister Choo would consider disciplinary action against Prosecutor General Yoon, he said, "I don't think it will go that far." He also said, "I think making such strong personnel moves in the prosecution and pressuring even the Prosecutor General to resign is not favorable in terms of public opinion."

Regarding the National Assembly situation and the question, "How long and how far do you think the '4+1' (Democratic Party and consultative body cooperation) will continue?" he said, "I think it is progressing well, and in the general election, there should be competition in Honam and cooperation in non-Honam regions."

When asked if he was talking about an electoral alliance, Park said, "Yes," and added, "And after the presidential and general elections, I think we should unify."

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