Kim Hae-young "Democratic Party's Rash Push for Complete Prosecution Reform... Who Will Take Responsibility for Investigation Gaps?"

Political Momentum Used as Villain Theory and Sanctuary, Problematic
Voluntary Resignation and Withdrawal of Nomination Needed for Candidate Jeong Ho-young

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] Former Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Hae-young criticized the prosecution reform bill (partial amendments to the Prosecutors' Office Act and the Criminal Procedure Act) being promoted by the Democratic Party as "a hasty push." He also argued that the separation of investigative and prosecutorial powers should be achieved through sufficient discussion.

On the 18th, Kim posted on his Facebook, "Pushing through such a bill that will bring about a major change in the national criminal justice system solely based on the number of seats in the National Assembly without sufficient discussion will cause great confusion in the criminal law system and create investigative gaps," expressing concern by asking, "Who will take responsibility for such confusion and gaps?"

He said, "I think the Democratic Party has been relying on two main driving forces in politics over the past few years. One is the 'villain theory,' and the other is the 'protect frame.'" He added, "The villain theory defines the People Power Party or the prosecution as villains who must be destroyed, and the protect frame sanctifies certain individuals within the camp, arguing that they must be protected."

Kim criticized, "I believe these villain theory and protect frame are behind the Democratic Party's hasty push for the complete separation of investigation and prosecution this time. For the Democratic Party to properly fulfill its role in this era, it must quickly break away from these villain theory and protect frame."

He continued, "Because the Democratic Party relies on these two as main driving forces, it fails to present a grand discourse suitable for the current era."

He argued, "There are more important issues than the complete separation of investigation and prosecution. It is time to think about and exert momentum on how to protect and give hope to those in difficult positions while respecting the basic rights of those in advantageous positions in areas directly related to people's lives, such as real estate and education."

Regarding Jeong Ho-young, the nominee for Minister of Health and Welfare appointed by President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol, he stated, "Based on the already revealed facts, it is difficult for him to fulfill his role as a cabinet member due to loss of public trust," calling for voluntary resignation or withdrawal of the nomination.

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