Joo Ho-young: "Will convene the full Legislation and Judiciary Committee meeting to hear explanations from Chu Mi-ae and Yoon Seok-yeol"

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[Asia Economy reporters Lee Ji-eun and Lim Chun-han] Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the People Power Party, announced that he will seek an explanation regarding Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae's suspension order of Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol at the National Assembly Judiciary Committee plenary session.

After holding a meeting with lawmakers who are former prosecutors and legal professionals at the National Assembly on the 25th, Floor Leader Joo told reporters, "We will urgently convene a plenary session of the Judiciary Committee today to summon Minister Choo and understand the details."

He said, "Isn't this an unprecedented situation? We will also request Prosecutor General Yoon to appear so that we can hear both sides' positions," adding, "Since such a significant decision has been made, whether by the ruling party or Minister Choo, they must openly explain it to the public; otherwise, it would be tantamount to admitting that the decision was wrong."

Regarding the expectation that Minister Choo might not appear, Floor Leader Joo said, "If she avoids appearing and evades, it can only be interpreted as admitting that the decision is unjust."

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