"Yoon Seok-yeol, 'I See Nothing to Fear' vs 'Possesses Sufficient Control... Come to the Political Arena'"

Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol responding at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office audit held by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee in Yeouido, Seoul, on the morning of the 22nd.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Political controversy continues over Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol's statement on the 23rd during the National Assembly audit that he would "serve the people after retirement."

On the 24th, Kim Du-kwan, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, posted on his Facebook, "It is clear that conservative media, opposition parties, the president, ministers, and the public see nothing else as they support a leading presidential candidate," and criticized, "We must complete the prosecution reform mandated by the people and make Prosecutor General Yoon step down."

He added, "The Prosecutor General has long abandoned neutrality and has ultimately reduced the prosecution to a personal tool for his political ambitions," pointing out, "In our society where factional conflicts have reached their peak, focusing attacks on only one side is already a highly political act."

Kang Sun-woo, a spokesperson for the Democratic Party, also stated in a commentary that "The position of a public official is originally a position to serve the people. Fulfilling the duties of the Prosecutor General is serving the people," and emphasized, "The position of a public official is originally a position to serve the people. (After retirement) this is not something to consider slowly."

Former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk also wrote on Facebook, "Sovereignty belongs to the people (民), not the prosecution (檢)," and criticized, "The authority and behavior of the 'swordsman' (Prosecutor General Yoon) must be monitored and controlled."

On the other hand, opposition figures defended Prosecutor General Yoon's remarks.

Jang Je-won, a member of the People Power Party, said on Facebook, "Now, the figure Yoon Seok-yeol will act as the strongest centrifugal force within the People Power Party and the broader opposition. A definite queen bee has appeared."

Independent lawmaker Hong Joon-pyo also defended Yoon, saying, "He has remarkable political skills that can work well even in Yeouido," and added, "Entering politics is the only way to proudly conclude his public service. We will serve him well, so come to the political arena."

Additionally, former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon criticized the Democratic Party on the 25th in a Facebook post, saying, "It's awkward to push (Prosecutor General Yoon) out, and the only option is to have him step down voluntarily, but that is also difficult," and "It is already unsightly to see them hastily throwing checks."

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