Yang Sang-yu: "Han Myeong-sook's Pardon, Moon Administration Gave a 'Political Get-Out-of-Jail Card'" (Summary)

"Welcome the Pardon of Park Geun-hye"

Lee Yang-su, a member of the People Power Party, is questioning during the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries audit held by the Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock, Food, and Maritime Affairs Committee at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the afternoon of October 7. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Lee Yang-su, chief spokesperson of the People Power Party's Central Election Countermeasures Committee, criticized the reinstatement of former Prime Minister Han Myeong-sook on the 24th, saying, "This administration has given a political pardon."

In a statement released that day, Lee said, "This is the epitome of arrogance that puts an end to the tearful 'rescue of Han Myeong-sook, the godmother' that continued throughout the administration."

He pointed out, "If someone is 'on my side,' the president can erase even existing crimes with a single word, regardless of the rule of law and public sentiment, leaving an unjust precedent. Former Prime Minister Han showed no sign of remorse and even asserted her innocence at last year's memorial service for former President Roh Moo-hyun."

He added, "Today’s reinstatement of former Prime Minister Han is the wrong conclusion of that obsession and reveals the shameless true face of the Moon Jae-in administration, which mocks the law and the people. Those officials in this administration who succeeded in 'rescuing the godmother' may also be sighing in relief, saying 'Now we have repaid the favor.'"

Meanwhile, in an earlier statement, Lee welcomed the pardon of former President Park, saying, "The People Power Party will make further efforts for national unity."

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