Kwon Kyung-ae Targeting Moon: "Whether It's Conviction, Revenge, or a Re-election Strategy, a Formidable Person"

Photo by Kwon Kyung-ae, captured from lawyer's Facebook

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Soyoung] Lawyer Kwon Kyung-ae, a former member of the Lawyers for a Democratic Society (Minbyun), sharply criticized President Moon Jae-in, saying, "What reason is there to dismantle the prosecution even if it means undermining the rule of law, in order to block investigations into election crimes and the core power?" She added, "Whether it is conviction, revenge, or a strategy for regaining power, it is frightening."

On the 25th, Lawyer Kwon wrote on her Facebook, "Regarding the forecast that if the opposition wins both the Seoul and Busan mayoral by-elections, the momentum for prosecutorial reform and the complete removal of prosecution powers (Geomsu Wanbak) would be weakened, I said that President Moon Jae-in would not change."

She conveyed, "Since his term is almost over, he will accelerate his goal of dismantling the prosecution. Just wait and see."

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She continued, "Even if the Serious Crimes Investigation Office Act passes, it will be difficult for the new agency to launch before the end of his term," and pointed out, "In the meantime, the prosecution will investigate six major serious crimes such as election crimes, economic crimes by public officials, and corruption crimes. This is why it must be Prosecutor General Kim Oh-soo, and why prosecution investigations must be blocked even by directive."

Meanwhile, Lawyer Kwon also issued sharp criticism toward President Moon regarding prosecutorial reform on the 7th, when Kim Oh-soo was still a nominee for Prosecutor General. She said, "The police have not announced the conclusion of the special assault investigation on Vice Minister Lee Yong-gu, the prosecution has not dismissed the case against Prosecutor Han Dong-hoon, the Corruption Investigation Office has not investigated Prosecutor Lee Gyu-won, and the courts have not tried Cho Kuk," adding, "'Phase 1 of prosecutorial reform' has been completed."

She went on, "Now, by appointing Prosecutor General Kim Oh-soo, advancing 'Phase 2 of prosecutorial reform' with Kim Yong-min and Choi Kang-wook, completing media reform with Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hwang Hee and Kim Ui-gyeom working together, and promoting judicial reform with Chief Justice Kim Myung-soo, Lee Tan-hee, and Lee Soo-jin, President Moon Jae-in will eradicate deep-rooted evils and power-type corruption."

She sarcastically added, "(President Moon) will rise to the ranks of a sage king for his achievements in laying the foundation for a peaceful and prosperous era."

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