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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated on the 9th, the deadline for recommending a candidate for the head of the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Unit (Gong-su-cheo), “Since Gong-su-cheo is an institution that investigates the powerful, a neutral, fair, and resolute chief is needed.”

Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 9th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that morning, Lee urged, “I hope the candidate recommendation committee for the Gong-su-cheo chief finds a suitable candidate.” He emphasized, “I hope the recommendation committee proceeds with the schedule without any setbacks so that the Gong-su-cheo chief can be appointed within this month, so as not to betray the public’s expectation for the prompt launch of Gong-su-cheo,” and added, “I will watch closely with extraordinary interest.”

He then expressed his determination for prosecutorial reform by mentioning the prosecution’s search and seizure related to the Wolsong Unit 1 nuclear power plant. Lee said, “Many citizens suspect the intentions behind the prosecution’s investigation of the Wolsong Unit 1 nuclear power plant. It is a great misfortune that the prosecution itself is subject to such suspicion,” and raised his voice, “No matter what difficulties arise, we will not stop prosecutorial reform.”

Regarding U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, he expressed expectations, saying, “I believe he will heal the divisions and conflicts during the election process and lead the reconstruction of a united America well.” Lee stated, “President-elect Biden reflected the demands of the times in his pledges, such as reducing carbon emissions, expanding renewable energy, protecting labor and expanding welfare, improving healthcare like Obama Care, and increasing investment in technology,” and added, “This aligns with the path the Democratic Party is taking. The Democratic Party will also accelerate the expansion of employment insurance and industrial accident insurance, the enhancement of Moon Jae-in Care, and the promotion of the Korean New Deal.”

He continued, “We will strive to strengthen the Korea-U.S. alliance in the Biden administration era,” and added, “The two countries will strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in diplomacy, security, and economic trade sectors and prepare in advance to make substantial progress in establishing peace on the Korean Peninsula. We will also actively promote bipartisan diplomacy between the ruling and opposition parties.”

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