Choo Mi-ae: "Yoon is the 'Prosecutor Party Candidate'... If He Takes Power, a Reign of Terror Will Begin"

Former Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Juhee] Former Minister of Justice Chu Mi-ae has been launching fierce attacks day after day, calling Yoon Seok-yeol, the former Prosecutor General and a leading opposition presidential candidate, the "Prosecutors' Party presidential candidate."

On the 15th, former Minister Chu appeared on KBS Radio's "Oh Tae-hoon's Current Affairs Headquarters" and said, "It appears that conservative media are conspiring to create power by supporting the Prosecutors' Party candidate," adding, "If a political prosecutor seizes the presidency, it is obvious that a reign of terror using prosecutorial power will begin."

She pointed out, "As the time for verification approaches and various examinations take place, Yoon's approval ratings will naturally reveal themselves as an illusion and will all fall," and criticized, "The country is being devastated because certain candidates are being pushed and even idolized like heroes as they are now."

When the host asked, "Who do you think is behind the media's plan?" former Minister Chu replied, "I think I should retract the word 'plan.' I cannot say for sure that it is not the case, but it feels as if it is," adding, "Why does the media not verify Yoon Seok-yeol's direct path to the presidency? Even though many issues that need verification have already surfaced. It makes me think there must be some significant intention behind it."

She continued, "Yoon must clarify why he initially dismissed the Optimus case with a non-prosecution decision when he was the head of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, which worsened the damage," and demanded, "If it is not a defensive shield to cover up his own misconduct or mistakes, he should undergo an investigation on the raised issues with confidence."

Earlier, on the 13th, former Minister Chu also appeared on a broadcast and directly criticized Yoon, saying, "The public's support and expectations for Yoon are like a 'balloon with a hole.' Even if only one-tenth of the level of scrutiny applied to former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk is applied to Yoon, this inflated balloon will burst immediately."

Regarding her own presidential candidacy, former Minister Chu stated, "I feel a heavy responsibility to expedite prosecutorial reform," and added, "I am mentally prepared. I will speak when the physical conditions are ready."

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