Lee Nak-yeon: "Choo Mi-ae Laid the Foundation for Prosecution Reform"

Kim Jong-in on 'COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule Aligned with By-elections' Allegations
"Beyond Just Shaking the Government" Criticism Also Raised

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, on the 18th evaluated the resignation of Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae to President Moon Jae-in, saying, “Minister Choo tried to achieve the long-standing wish of our society for prosecutorial reform and laid the foundation.”

Lee said this at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the morning of the same day, stating, “Prosecutorial reform is just beginning.”

Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 18th and delivering an opening remark. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

He emphasized, “We must continue reforms so that the prosecution corrects the wrong consciousness and culture that have caused public concern and develops into a prosecution trusted by the people,” and “I am confident that South Korea’s democracy will overcome the current pains and become stronger.”

Regarding Kim Jong-in, emergency committee chairman of the People Power Party, who said the day before, “There are rumors that the schedule for the COVID-19 vaccine and support funds is aligned with next year’s by-elections,” Lee pointed out, “The opposition party’s attempts to shake the government over COVID-19 quarantine measures have gone too far.”

He continued, “Excessive attempts to shake the government increase public anxiety and widen the gap between the people and the government, which can hinder the success of quarantine,” and asked for the opposition party’s cooperation, saying, “Now is the time to put aside party lines and gather all national capabilities to overcome the national crisis.”

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