Democratic Party's Kim Yong-min to Song Young-gil: "Called the Party of Changing Words... Must Keep Reform Promises"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] Kim Yong-min, a Supreme Council member of the Democratic Party of Korea, threw a blunt remark at a meeting with party leader Song Young-gil, saying, "Our party is called incompetent and a party that changes its words." This was a direct criticism of Song for being lukewarm on prosecutorial reform and media reform.

On the 21st, at the Supreme Council meeting, Rep. Kim said, "Promises are important for political parties and politicians," adding, "Around the April 7 by-elections, our party was called incompetent and a party that changes its words. To avoid such criticism, we must restore politics based on promises and trust."

He continued, "At the party convention, the new leadership promised prosecutorial reform and media reform, and we elected them believing in that. Looking at the party convention, I thought that whichever leadership was elected, they would complete prosecutorial reform and media reform," emphasizing, "I will do everything I can as a Supreme Council member."

Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil and floor leader Yoon Ho-jung have referred to reform as the 'back wheel.' However, reformists within the party are pressuring the leadership, saying that livelihood issues and reform cannot be separated.

The Democratic Party's Special Committee on Prosecutorial Reform has drafted a bill to abolish the prosecution's investigative authority over six major crimes (corruption, economy, public officials, elections, defense projects, and major disasters) and establish a Serious Crime Investigation Agency to take over these investigations. However, since Song's inauguration as leader, the prosecutorial reform special committee has not been reactivated. This contrasts with the real estate special committee, which has already been reactivated and is gaining momentum.

On the 14th, at a meeting with the Blue House, Leader Song mentioned, "Regarding the current issues of separating investigative and prosecutorial powers, we will closely consult with the Blue House later on how to adjust the pace."

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