Kim Ki-hyun "Prosecutor Nomination Rumor? A Rumor Circulating in the Market"... Strengthening Nomination Screening

"No Nomination for Dozens in a Specific Profession"
Verification of Speech, Crimes, and Children's School Violence Issues

Kim Ki-hyun, the leader of the People Power Party, dismissed the so-called 'prosecutor nomination rumor' on the 10th, saying, "The rumors circulating in the market are baseless."

Through the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that morning, Kim stated, "It is impossible for dozens of candidates from a specific profession to be nominated in large numbers."

Kim Ki-hyun, leader of the People Power Party, is speaking at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the morning of the 10th. (Photo by Yonhap News)

He continued, "Such a thing will not happen, and as the party leader, I will not tolerate it," emphasizing, "There will be no discrimination based on factions during the nomination process for the general election, and there will be no unjust artificial replacement of candidates causing unfair losses."

Kim plans to strengthen the qualification screening for nomination candidates. He explained, "Not only their usual words and actions but also serious crimes, sex crimes, drug offenses, crimes related to children and adolescents, drunk driving, and stalking crimes will be used as criteria for nomination screening," adding, "We will also thoroughly check issues related to school violence and children."

Furthermore, Kim said, "As the party leader, I will strictly adhere to the bottom-up nomination principle according to the procedures stipulated in the party constitution and regulations, and thoroughly supervise to ensure a fair and transparent system nomination process," adding, "Those who work diligently and sincerely will receive appropriate treatment. I urge our party members not to be concerned about market rumors and to work hard for the country and the party."

Kim's remarks are interpreted as an effort to minimize the 'nomination turmoil' that may arise ahead of next year's general election. In political circles, claims continue that a large number of former prosecutors, including presidential office aides, will receive nomination letters.

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