Lee Nak-yeon: "Reform tasks are painful but honorable... I am willing to undertake them"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated on the 8th regarding the passage of the amendment to the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Office (PCC) Act and other reform bills, "The task of reform is extremely painful but also honorable," adding, "I am willing to undertake this work."

At the appointment ceremony for the vice chairpersons of the Democratic Party's Legal Committee held at the party headquarters that afternoon, Lee said, "Now we must institutionalize the reform of power institutions and aim for the next stage of development."

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He also said, "These days, I am thinking about what the law really is," and added, "If the law is a privilege for some and a fear for others, then it is not the rule of law."

He continued, "Following the National Intelligence Service Act and the Police Act, today the amendment to the PCC Act was also processed in the relevant standing committee," emphasizing, "If the bill passes the plenary session, the legislative process for so-called power institution reform will be concluded."

Lee added, "Alongside the reform of power institutions, we will gradually shift our focus to overcoming COVID-19, stabilizing people's livelihoods, economic recovery, and preparing for the future."

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