Emphasizing "Will Continue Prosecutorial Reform" Without Mentioning Yoon Seok-yeol

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Regarding the return of Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, the leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea has refrained from directly mentioning Yoon while taking an indirect approach emphasizing the necessity of prosecutorial reform.

Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 2nd via video conference and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party, stated at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the morning of the 2nd, "These days, we are going through great pains. The root of the problem is prosecutorial reform."

At the meeting, instead of directly referring to Prosecutor General Yoon, Lee said, "Prosecutorial reform is an urgent task that cannot be abandoned or compromised," and added, "Although it has been frustrated many times over a long period, it is the people's aspiration that can no longer be frustrated," indirectly pointing out the issue.

He said, "If prosecutorial reform is delayed due to resistance from some or political strife, it would be unfortunate for both the people and the nation," and stated, "We will continue prosecutorial reform with firm determination. We earnestly ask the public to join us in this cause of prosecutorial reform."

Kim Tae-nyeon, floor leader of the Democratic Party, also briefly mentioned the situation at the Supreme Council meeting that day by saying, "We respect the court's judgment," instead of directly criticizing Prosecutor General Yoon.

Kim Tae-nyeon, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 2nd via video conference and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Kim emphasized, "The court stated that it is unrelated to the correctness of the disciplinary reasons. We respect the court's judgment," and added, "We will wait for the Ministry of Justice's decision according to the standards and procedures."

He further added, "The Democratic Party will complete prosecutorial reform, a task of the times, together with the people, no matter what difficulties arise."

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