Kim Hae-young "Choo, Rather Makes Prosecution Reform More Difficult" Sharp Criticism

Kim Hae-young, former Supreme Council Member of the Democratic Party of Korea. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Former Democratic Party Supreme Council Member Kim Haeyoung urged on the 2nd, "Minister Choo Mi-ae should deeply consider what truly constitutes the path to genuine prosecution reform."

In a post on his Facebook that day, former Supreme Council Member Kim stated, "Minister Choo's actions rather raise concerns that she might be making prosecution reform more difficult."

He added, "The country is very turbulent due to Minister Choo's disciplinary request and suspension of Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl," and said, "At a time when all citizens are suffering due to COVID-19, it is very distressing that the public is worried because of such matters."

He continued, "The core of prosecution reform is the fair exercise of prosecutorial power, and independence from political power is a key part of this," and urged again, "Key aides who closely assist President Moon Jae-in, including Chief Secretary Noh Young-min, should properly support the President so that he can remain a respected leader to the people."

Meanwhile, former Supreme Council Member Kim Haeyoung was one of the so-called 'Jo-Geum-Bak-Hae' (Jo Eung-cheon, Geum Tae-seop, Park Yong-jin, Kim Haeyoung), the four outspoken critics within the Democratic Party during the 20th National Assembly.

He has been regarded as a principled member within the party, having publicly voiced criticism on major issues such as the former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk's scandal last year.

Former Supreme Council Member Kim ran for re-election in Busan Yeonje District in the 21st general election but was defeated, and currently serves as the head of the Democratic Party Busan City Party's Oryukdo Research Institute.

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