Kim Osu "Expecting the Democratic Party to Make a Wise Decision"

Democratic Party to Hold Party Meeting at 2 PM on the 12th to Discuss 'Prosecutorial Reform Bill' and More
Kim: "It Is Our Duty to Watch... We Will Wait for a Wise Decision with a Sincere Heart"

Prosecutor General Kim Oh-soo is arriving at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 12th. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Kyung-jun] Prosecutor General Kim Oh-soo said, "I expect the Democratic Party to make a wise decision."

On the morning of the 12th, Kim told reporters on his way to work, "It looks like it will be a long day." The Democratic Party of Korea held a policy meeting at 2 p.m. that day to finalize discussions on the 'Complete Removal of Prosecutorial Investigation Rights (Geomsu Wanbak)' bill and the timing of its passage.

When asked if he had planned a resignation timing, Kim replied, "I expect a wise decision for the people and the future," adding, "I have a sincere heart."

Regarding plans to visit the National Assembly, he said, "Since the party is holding a meeting, I think it is proper to observe," and added, "I look forward to and await a wise decision."

The Democratic Party intends to decide after discussing the timing and method of the so-called 'Geomsu Wanbak' (complete removal of prosecutorial investigation rights) during the party meeting that day.

Inside the Democratic Party, opinions are reportedly leaning toward concluding the investigation rights discussion within the Moon Jae-in administration's term, heightening tensions.

The day before, Kim took a strong stance, stating he would resign if the Geomsu Wanbak bill passed. Eighteen district prosecutors nationwide also declared they would not cling to their positions. However, they drew a line regarding the possibility of extreme situations such as collective resignation.

The nationwide district prosecutors also held a marathon meeting lasting about seven hours the previous day, unanimously stating, "It will cause harm to the people."

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