Kim Jong-in "Chief Justice, Remain Silent Despite Ruling Party's Judiciary Attacks... Clarify Your Position"

Kim Jong-in, the Emergency Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, is attending the Emergency Committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the 28th and delivering an opening remark. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporters Kim Hyemin and Im Chunhan] On the 28th, Kim Jong-in, the Emergency Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, demanded Chief Justice Kim Myung-soo of the Supreme Court to express his position regarding the Democratic Party's continuous criticism of the judiciary.

Chairman Kim held an emergency committee meeting at the National Assembly that morning and said, "Even though the judiciary is being attacked by the political circles, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is remaining silent," urging, "The Chief Justice should clearly state his position on the court rulings concerning Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol."

He also criticized the Democratic Party, saying, "Since the court dismissed the suspension of Prosecutor General Yoon's execution, many politically difficult remarks have surfaced," and added, "It is suspicious to the extent that they are trying to undermine the basics of democracy by uttering words that cannot be spoken about the judiciary's judgment."

Chairman Kim further stated, "There is no doubt that our country is a democratic nation, and we must uphold the independence of the judiciary, which is fundamental to a democracy, as a principle," adding, "If there are complaints, one should appeal according to judicial procedures."

Regarding the government's response to securing COVID-19 vaccines, he pointed out, "Yesterday, Presidential Secretary No Young-min said vaccinations could start from February next year, whereas Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said he could not say for sure," and questioned, "It is hard not to wonder whose words we should trust while waiting for the vaccine."

Chairman Kim emphasized, "Regardless of political affiliation, efforts are needed to quickly secure vaccines to reassure the public."

Meanwhile, regarding the People Power Party's approval rating surpassing the Democratic Party beyond the margin of error, Chairman Kim said, "Since public opinion polls can always change, I will not be happy just because it is outside the margin of error."

On the possibility of expanding the public opinion poll ratio to 100% in the main primary election for next year's by-election candidate selection, he only stated, "From now on, the Nomination Management Committee will decide all procedures related to candidates." In response, spokesperson Bae Jun-young added, "I heard that the proposal for 100% public opinion polling by the Primary Preparation Committee was reported as one of several options," and explained, "The final decision will be entirely made by the Nomination Management Committee, and it is expected to be discussed at the committee meeting on Wednesday."

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