Prime Minister Kim Bu-gyeom: "If the accusation of instigating prosecution is true, it is a serious criminal act"

Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum Deep in Thought [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum stated on the 13th regarding the prosecution's 'solicitation of accusations' allegations, "If true, this constitutes a serious criminal act as a public official."

During the afternoon's government questioning session at the National Assembly, in response to Min Byung-duk of the Democratic Party's remark that "the attempt to orchestrate accusations against politicians advocating prosecution reform just before the general election is a prosecution-led election interference and a 'Geompung' incident," Prime Minister Kim said, "This is an act of so-called political interference, which is unacceptable for a state organization."

When asked about the core of the 'solicitation of accusations' allegations, he emphasized, "Based on the reported content, it appears that former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl attempted political interference using part of the prosecution organization."

Regarding National Intelligence Service Director Park Ji-won's alleged involvement in the 'solicitation of accusations' reports, Kim stated, "To my knowledge, the NIS Director would not be in a position to be involved in such matters."

In response to People Power Party lawmaker Kwon Seong-dong's question, "Would you agree if former Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo, who received a confirmed prison sentence, was accused of orchestrating public opinion manipulation for candidate Moon Jae-in?" Kim replied, "There is too much evidence to the contrary to make such a judgment," indicating his disagreement.

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