Park Ji-won "Chu Mi-ae, restrain yourself... Why is Lee Nak-yeon wandering around idly?"

"Song Young-gil Should Reflect a Bit"

Former Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae has sparked controversy by revealing that former President Moon Jae-in pressured her to resign, while former National Intelligence Service Director Park Jie-won advised "restraint." He also criticized former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon, who is going to meet former President Moon, saying, "Why are you wandering around leisurely?"

On the 5th, Park told CBS's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show,' "Currently, the greatest reform and innovation for the Democratic Party is unity; it must become a strong Democratic Party. With next year's general election approaching, why are such issues causing problems within the party? I hope everyone exercises some restraint."

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Last month, former Minister Choo revealed on OhmyTV that former President Moon pressured her to resign, and on the 3rd, she stated on KBS Radio that former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon pressured her to step down for the by-elections.

Park said, "At this moment, I find it somewhat doubtful that former Minister Choo is making such statements," adding, "The president has the authority to appoint and dismiss members of the State Council, that is, ministers. Therefore, appointed and elected positions are distinct." He implied that it is natural for the president to request the resignation of an appointed Minister of Justice.

Park continued, "I am aware of the circumstances at that time. However, now is not the time to discuss them," and said, "Why bring up things that belong in a memoir now? If you talk about it now, the memoir won't sell."

Regarding former Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil, who defended the far-right figure's 'tablet PC manipulation theory,' Park said, "Song might have watched the tablet PC with Representative Byun Hee-jae and thought it was state manipulation, but I hope Song exercises some self-restraint rather than acting like that," adding, "The Democratic Party is in crisis now. Didn't Song's aide get arrested?"

He also did not hold back criticism toward former leader Lee Nak-yeon, who is meeting former President Moon that day. He said, "The people and Democratic Party members think that the two Lees (Representative Lee Jae-myung and former leader Lee Nak-yeon) should quickly join hands and enter among the people to fight the opposition. The Yoon Seok-youl government is in such a state, so why are you wandering around leisurely? That's what they think."

When asked by the host if the remark "Why are you wandering around leisurely?" was directed at former leader Lee Nak-yeon, he replied, "I think so. Didn't Representative Lee call former leader Lee around the time of his return to the country?" adding, "You should meet (Representative Lee) first. You can visit President Kim Dae-jung's and the May 18th memorial for your father, then Roh Moo-hyun, Moon Jae-in, and meet afterward."

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