Prime Minister Jeong: "Yoon Must Make a Decision to Serve the People... Evaluates Choo's Resignation Decision"

"Apologies for Causing Prolonged Concern to the Public Due to Internal Government Issues"

Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun. / Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chae-seok] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said on the 20th regarding Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl, who was confirmed to receive a two-month suspension penalty after conflicts with Justice Minister Chu Mi-ae, "I think it would be good to make a decision that serves the people well."

Prime Minister Chung appeared on 'KBS Sunday Diagnosis' that morning and stated, "Public officials must seriously consider how the people judge and evaluate them."

He also added, "Prosecutorial reform has become an important task for the people," and "Once the Chief of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) is appointed, most of the reforms will be considered complete."

Although he did not directly mention the meaning of 'decision,' it appears he implied that since the disciplinary process against Prosecutor General Yoon has concluded, and with the launch of the CIO and Justice Minister Chu's resignation letter submitted to President Moon Jae-in, Prosecutor General Yoon should also voluntarily resign.

Earlier, on the 30th of last month, Prime Minister Chung had also suggested the need for the joint resignation of Justice Minister Chu and Prosecutor General Yoon during his weekly meeting with President Moon.

Prime Minister Chung emphasized, "I appreciate Justice Minister Chu's firm determination toward prosecutorial reform and her handling of difficult tasks," and "I want to commend her for completing the reform and making such a decision (resignation announcement)."

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