Ahn Cheol-soo: "Yoon's Moon Jae-in-style Witch Hunt... Disciplinary Demand Must Be Immediately Withdrawn"

"President Moon Must Choose Between Choo Mi-ae and the People"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, said on the 3rd, “Watching the disciplinary controversy over Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol reminded me of a witch trial,” and criticized, “The ‘Moon Jae-in-style witch trial,’ which is a predetermined conclusion, is exactly the disciplinary demand against Prosecutor General Yoon led by Minister of Justice Chu Mi-ae.”

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Ahn said, “The disciplinary demand against Prosecutor General Yoon, whose illegitimacy has been confirmed by court decisions and the recommendation of the Inspection Committee, must be immediately withdrawn,” and added, “The responsibility to correct this injustice and clean up the chaos lies with President Moon Jae-in.”

Ahn pointed out, “Within the chaos caused by Minister Chu, the Ministry of Justice and the prosecution have become a complete mess, with puppet prosecutors and genuine prosecutors even engaging in verbal disputes,” and said, “The state affairs are becoming unstable, and investigations into power-related corruption are endlessly delayed. The government’s prestige and public service discipline have fallen to the ground.”

Ahn added, “Despite these events occurring, President Moon remained silent throughout. And the few words he finally spoke after a long silence were completely detached from the thoughts of the people and amounted to an empty investigation,” and said, “The image of the president reflected amid Minister Chu’s rampage was not that of a leader.”

Ahn said, “What did the president do in a situation where injustice is rampant, covering up all kinds of power-related corruption and scandals by the Minister of Justice who is supposed to uphold justice?” and criticized, “Thanks to Minister Chu, countless criminals are now turning around and laughing, so why does the president stand by idly? This administration, marked by broken promises, irresponsible politics, lies, and hypocrisy, no longer has the right to even mention the spirit of the Candlelight Movement, democracy, or the rule of law.”

Ahn stated, “There is now only one way for President Moon to preserve his last dignity. That is to immediately make a binary choice between Minister Chu and the people,” and declared, “Choose now whether to become the leader of the pro-Moon faction or the president of the Republic of Korea.”

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