Tablet PC and Moon Jeogyeok... The 'Former Leader's' Words Shaking the Democratic Party

Song Young-gil Joins Tablet PC Manipulation Theory
Chu Mi-ae Exposes Moon's Resignation Pressure
"Surprised to See Song Young-gil Working with Byeon Hee-jae"

Statements from politicians who are former leaders of the Democratic Party of Korea are shaking the party from within. Former leader Song Young-gil, embroiled in a 'cash envelope scandal,' is causing embarrassment among Democratic Party lawmakers by joining far-right figures in promoting the 'tablet PC manipulation theory.' Meanwhile, former Minister of Justice Chu Mi-ae has revealed that former President Moon Jae-in and former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon demanded her resignation, deepening concerns over 'factional conflicts.'

Kim Young-jin, a key pro-Myeong (친명) Democratic Party lawmaker, said on the 4th on YTN's 'News King Park Ji-hoon' that "personnel matters between the president and the Minister of Justice are actually confidential, and it does not seem appropriate for them to discuss such matters publicly," adding that Chu's remarks are "something that should come out in a memoir." He suggested that the timing of the revelations is inappropriate.

[Image source=Yonhap News]

Earlier, former Minister Chu disclosed on OhmyTV that former President Moon pressured her to resign. On the 3rd, she revealed on KBS Radio that former leader Lee demanded her departure to secure victory in the by-elections. Political circles interpret this as "sending a love call to leader Lee Jae-myung." Lawyer and political commentator Jeon Won-chae interpreted on SBS Radio that it means "an intention to align with leader Lee." In response, lawmaker Kim dismissed this interpretation, saying, "Originally, former Minister Chu and leader Lee know each other well, so it is not a relationship where sending or not sending love calls matters."

Former Minister Chu's statements also shift responsibility for the failure of prosecution and media reforms and the presidential election defeat onto the pro-Moon and pro-Lee Nak-yeon factions. Amid intensifying power struggles between the pro-Myeong (친명) and non-Myeong (비명) camps following leader Lee's return, Chu's remarks could further fuel factional battles over election defeat responsibility. Lee's camp recently pointed out that the hardline supporters known as 'Gaeddal' are blaming leader Lee for the election loss and demonizing him.

Park Sung-min, head of a political consulting firm, said on SBS Radio that "the biggest problem for the Democratic Party is centrifugal forces continuously operating as divisive elements," adding, "Because former Minister Chu directly targeted former President Moon, this complex fissure element has gained strength, causing further division, which may make things even more difficult for the Democratic Party."

[Image source=Yonhap News]

Former leader Song's sympathy with the 'tablet PC scandal' raised by far-right figures who claim former President Park Geun-hye's impeachment was invalid is also an embarrassing factor for the Democratic Party.

Democratic Party lawmaker Cho Eung-cheon said on BBS's 'Jeon Young-shin's Morning Journal,' "Song's strategy seems to define the prosecution as an absolute evil, and to fight this absolute evil, he believes that any means are justified," adding, "Honestly, I was quite surprised to see him thinking and acting in line with far-right YouTuber Byun Hee-jae."

Former Justice Party Policy Committee Chair Park Won-seok also expressed concern on CBS Radio, saying, "These days, there are even rallies based on theories like the tablet PC manipulation. From my perspective, it seems political rationality has completely disappeared," adding, "Both former Minister Chu and former leader Song put the Democratic Party in a very difficult and embarrassing position."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.