"Impeach Yoon Seok-yeol," Kim Du-kwan's Letter to Ruling Party Lawmakers... Opposition: "Democratic Party, a Specialist in Secondary Harm?"

Kim Du-kwan "Please unite to impeach the Prosecutor General"
Opposition "Democratic Party does not stop secondary harm" criticism

Kim Du-kwan, member of the Democratic Party of Korea. [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Amid Kim Du-gwan, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, repeatedly calling for the impeachment of Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, on the 28th, he sent a letter to Democratic Party lawmakers urging them to join the impeachment of Prosecutor General Yoon. The opposition parties criticized this, describing it as a 'secondary harm' against Prosecutor General Yoon.

On the same day, Kim disclosed the full text of the appeal letter he sent to Democratic Party lawmakers through his Facebook page. Earlier, when the court ruled in favor of suspending the execution of Yoon's disciplinary action, Kim argued that Prosecutor General Yoon should be impeached in the National Assembly.

Kim said, "Please unite your strength for the impeachment of the Prosecutor General. When fighting a united minority, the first step is to strike at the top," adding, "Reforming without disrupting the front of prosecution-media unity is nothing but a repetition of the past three years and six months. I hope to discuss this thoroughly with like-minded lawmakers, including legal reviews. I await your meaningful response," urging Democratic Party lawmakers to join the impeachment of Prosecutor General Yoon.

Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol is heading to the Supreme Prosecutors' Office building in Seocho-gu, Seoul by car on the afternoon of the 28th.
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In response, the opposition parties raised their criticism by calling the Democratic Party the 'specialist party of secondary harm.' Bae Jun-young, spokesperson for the People Power Party, issued a statement on the day, saying, "The court's decision on the disciplinary committee for Prosecutor General Yoon has already been made. Prosecutor General Yoon has returned to his position. The President has also apologized. Yet, key figures including the Democratic Party leader do not stop the secondary harm regarding this issue."

He continued, "Now, they have even pushed for impeachment against Prosecutor General Yoon," and raised his voice, "Since the court does not allow the majority's filibuster like the National Assembly, are they now trying to summon Prosecutor General Yoon to the National Assembly where filibusters are possible?"

He also criticized, "Is the Democratic Party a specialist party of secondary harm? Are they the second squad of Red Guards trying to go against the times with majority tyranny?" and said, "Power cannot suppress common sense."

Meanwhile, Spokesperson Bae pointed out, "It is arrogance to try to turn the rule of law in Korea 180 degrees with 180 seats," adding, "A party that abuses majority rule and disregards common sense has no future."

Kim Geun-sik, professor at Gyeongnam National University and chairman of the People Power Party's Songpa-byeong district in Seoul, also joined the criticism. On the 29th, he sarcastically said on his Facebook, "As expected, Representative Kim is 'simply brave.' He reveals the true intention of Prosecutor General Yoon's impeachment without any filter."

He pointed out, "Once the impeachment is passed, Prosecutor General Yoon's duties will be suspended until the Constitutional Court dismisses the case, effectively depriving him of his term. It is clear that the intention is to remove Prosecutor General Yoon and cover up illegal acts."

He then addressed Kim, saying, "If you do not commit crimes, there is no reason to fear the prosecution. If the President is innocent, there is no need to worry about safety after leaving office. If the Democratic Party also does not commit crimes or illegal acts, there is no reason to walk on the prison wall."

He added, "Since the cards of Cho Kuk and Kim Kyung-soo have disappeared, it seems Representative Kim is trying to act as the legitimate heir of the pro-Moon faction as a representative of the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam region. Wake up from that dream," and warned, "If you walk on the prison wall, you may end up like Cho Kuk and Kim Kyung-soo, facing trials and entering prison."

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