Opposition: "Daejangdong prosecution investigation 'already sufficiently inadequate,' must immediately accept special prosecutor"

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The opposition parties criticized Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, for conditionally agreeing to accept a special prosecutor only if the prosecution's investigation is insufficient, saying it was "already sufficiently insufficient," and urged him to accept the special prosecutor unconditionally.

Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, is answering questions at the Kwanhun Club invitation debate held on the 10th at the Korea Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]

On the 10th, Heo Eun-ah, the chief spokesperson for the People Power Party, said in a verbal comment, "As public opinion polls show that more than six out of ten people support the introduction of a special prosecutor, it seems that candidate Lee Jae-myung, cornered, has become desperate," and added, "He only expressed a 'conditional' willingness to accept the special prosecutor today, despite the opposition party's persistent demands."

Earlier, Lee appeared at a Kwanhun Club debate held at the Korea Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul, and stated, "If there are insufficient parts in the Daejang-dong preferential treatment allegations, a special prosecutor is also necessary."

Spokesperson Heo said, "However, the premise of 'if the investigation is insufficient' itself is wrong," and defined, "The prosecution's investigation into Daejang-dong has already been 'insufficient'." He criticized, "What the prosecution's investigation, which lasted nearly a month and a half, left behind were only clumsy raids, shoddy investigations symbolized by the dismissal of hastily issued arrest warrants, and delayed investigations," adding, "With the entire nation turning its back on the prosecution and demanding a special prosecutor, what kind of conditions are they talking about?"

Heo added, "This is another order to buy maximum time for the prosecution and a statement to avoid responsibility," and demanded, "If candidate Lee truly believes that uncovering the truth is necessary, the Democratic Party and candidate Lee should immediately accept the special prosecutor."

Ahn Cheol-soo, the presidential candidate of the People Party, criticized, "The prosecution's investigation into Daejang-dong is already sufficiently insufficient to the point that its willingness to investigate is in doubt," and said, "Saying you will accept a special prosecutor only if the investigation is insufficient is just wordplay for not accepting it."

Ahn added, "Candidate Yoon Seok-youl also said he would accept a double special prosecutor, so there is no reason to refuse," and stated, "Immediately accepting the special prosecutor is the honorable stance."

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