Lee Hae-chan: "Choo Mi-ae and Yoon Seok-yeol Should Be Seen as a Normalization Process, Not a Conflict Structure"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] Lee Hae-chan, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, recently commented on the ongoing conflict between Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae and Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl, stating that "it should be seen not as a conflict structure but as a process of normalization."

On the afternoon of the 28th, during a farewell press conference held through the Democratic Party's YouTube channel 'Sseum TV,' Lee responded to the question, "How do you view the conflict between Minister Choo and Prosecutor General Yoon?" by saying, "It should be seen not as a conflict structure but as a process of normalization."

Lee explained, "Since Minister Choo took office as Minister of Justice, she has been implementing various policies related to judicial reform," adding, "Because there have been many biased operations such as the Special Investigation Division and the Central Investigation Division, she is trying to operate the prosecution by expanding, systematizing, and strengthening parts that apply to the general public. Therefore, I think this is a process of normalization rather than a conflict."

He also said, "When I was Prime Minister, I had many discussions to adjust investigative authority, but there is no country where investigation and prosecution are conducted simultaneously. The prosecution has not been subject to democratic control until now," and added, "You can consider this as a process in which the prosecution itself is returning to normal operation."

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