People Power Party: "Non-prosecution in Han Myeong-sook Case Is Natural... Park Beom-gye Must Resign"

Minister of Justice Park Beom-gye
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[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] On the 20th, the People Power Party called for the resignation of Minister of Justice Park Beom-gye following the decision of the meeting of the Chief Prosecutors and High Prosecutors to not prosecute the case concerning allegations of witness tampering against former Prime Minister Han Myeong-sook.

Spokesperson Kim Ye-ryeong commented on the outcome of the meeting of the Chief Prosecutors and High Prosecutors, stating, "No matter how much the administration tries to disguise injustice as justice, it has once again been proven that it cannot stand on the foundation of strict rule of law."

Earlier, on the 17th, Minister Park exercised his authority to direct an investigation review regarding the allegations of perjury in the bribery case involving former Prime Minister Han. The meeting of the Chief Prosecutors and High Prosecutors was held the previous day, and after discussions that extended into the late night, a majority agreed on a decision not to prosecute.

Spokesperson Kim said, "Although the administration's atrocities led by Minister Park ultimately ended in futility, the responsibility for the harm caused to the people remains," and added, "Those who caused confusion to the people and the nation through erroneous judgments must take responsibility," demanding Minister Park's resignation.

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