Jin Joong-kwon on Yoon Seok-yeol Resignation Theory within Ruling Party: "Undermining Separation of Powers to Control the Country"

[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon criticized the ruling party's call for "Yoon Seok-yeol's resignation," saying it is "an attempt to dismantle the separation of powers and control the country without checks and balances."

On the 21st, Jin posted on his Facebook, stating, "The position of the Prosecutor General is not a matter related to Yoon Seok-yeol personally. Guaranteeing the term of the Prosecutor General means protecting the independence of the prosecution from political power." He emphasized, "In the United States, the FBI Director's term is set to 10 years to ensure independent investigations regardless of regime changes."

He continued, "At the time of Yoon's appointment, Rep. Seol Hoon of the Democratic Party said, 'He is not someone who will bow to money or power. He is the right person for the Prosecutor General.' Now, that same person is telling him to step down. If you want to remove Prosecutor General Yoon, honestly tell the president to do so. If not, stop grumbling and just keep your mouth shut," he also criticized.

He added, "Former co-chair of the Democratic Citizens Party Woo Hee-jong is speaking on behalf of those people (Democratic Party), saying that their landslide victory in the general election meant Yoon should step down. That's nonsense," he criticized. He further stated, "It was the opposition party that claimed the Democratic Party would remove Yoon Seok-yeol if they won. The Democratic Party strongly denied this."

Regarding the reason for the ruling party's call for Yoon Seok-yeol's resignation, Jin pointed out, "It is a signal to stop investigations into themselves before the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Office (HOCI) is launched." He added, "They will appoint a loyalist as the head of HOCI, and then it will be their world, but before that, they want to obstruct ongoing investigations as much as possible," saying, "It is a desire to dismantle the separation of powers and control the country at will without being checked by anyone."

Regarding the renewed investigation into former Prime Minister Han Myeong-sook's case, he said, "There are two main purposes behind suddenly bringing up Han Myeong-sook's case through fraudsters: one is to restore the honor of the 'pro-Roh' leader, and the other is to shake Yoon Seok-yeol." He continued, "I understand that restoring the honor of the pro-Roh leader is the president's intention. I don't know if it is appropriate for the president to protect corrupt officials who took 900 million won in black money as their own, but anyway, this government treats socializing, which is even banned in internet cafes, as official business," he criticized.

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