Lee Jun-seok "Serious Contradictions in the Inspection Complete Abolition Agreement... Will Reconsider at Tomorrow's Supreme Council" (Update)

Posting on SNS: "No Further Legislative Push Is Feasible"

Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, is delivering a speech at an emergency joint meeting of party leaders and senior lawmakers held by the Democratic Party of Korea on the 21st at the National Assembly to block the forced passage of the 'Complete Prosecution Reform' bill. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, on the 24th pointed out that there are "serious contradictions" regarding the 'Geomsu Wanbak' (complete removal of prosecutorial investigation rights) agreement agreed upon by the ruling and opposition floor leaders through mediation by National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seok, and stated that he will reconsider whether to proceed through the Supreme Council.

On the same day, Lee posted on his social network service (SNS), "Throughout the weekend, I gathered detailed opinions from various legal experts and so-called Geomsu Wanbak discussions on the Prosecutors' Office Act and the Criminal Procedure Act," adding, "The concerns of frontline investigators, including Justice Minister nominee Han Dong-hoon, are considered valid."

He continued, "The common opinion among legal experts is that if we follow the Democratic Party's claims, the content of the bill to be amended is not limited to just those two points," and "Moreover, frontline investigators who must conduct investigations on the ground are outraged that their experiences and concerns have not been reflected in the legislative process."

Lee said, "As party leader, I have always respected the discussions of the floor leadership, and although the so-called Geomsu Wanbak discussion passed at our party's caucus meeting, given the serious contradictions, further legislative promotion is unreasonable," emphasizing, "This is not a matter to be moved within a one-week deadline."

He added, "Although the Democratic Party is engaging in politics of intimidation using the power logic of a major party, I respect Floor Leader Kwon Seong-dong's efforts in unavoidable negotiations, but I will re-examine this negotiation agreement at tomorrow's (25th) Supreme Council meeting."

Lee asserted, "Before further promotion of this bill, we must hold a public hearing with legal experts and frontline investigators." Regarding future response directions, he first said, "We demand that the Democratic Party hold a legislative public hearing on the so-called Geomsu Wanbak bill. If it is difficult to accept a public hearing on this critical matter, there must be a valid reason."

He also said, "I believe it is possible to raise public awareness on this issue through the confirmation hearing of Justice Minister nominee Han Dong-hoon," and "I propose to discuss this policy issue immediately through Han's confirmation hearing."

Finally, Lee said, "If the Democratic Party can gain momentum for this legislative promotion through questioning Han, who clearly opposes this issue, it would not be a bad proposal for the Democratic Party," adding, "If they avoid this, it means admitting that the legislative promotion is hasty."

Meanwhile, referring to Floor Leader Kwon who led the negotiations, Lee emphasized, "If we negotiate again, the person in charge will be Floor Leader Kwon Seong-dong, who was overwhelmingly elected and oversees our party's floor strategy," urging, "You must encourage him."

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