An Minseok "If Prosecutor Impeachment Is Dismissed, It Will Bring Tailwind, Not Headwind"

Democratic Party Lawmaker, SBS Radio Interview
"Legitimate Impeachment to Check Prosecutorial Regime"
No Discussion on Impeachment of Prosecutor General Lee Won-seok

On the 15th, Ahn Min-seok, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized Minister of Justice Han Dong-hoon, who said that "the Democratic Party is abusing impeachment for political calculation," stating, "Complaining about the abuse of impeachment is not something a Minister of Justice should say," and added, "It is common in advanced countries for the legislature to pursue impeachment."

In an interview with SBS Radio's 'Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show' on the same day, Representative Ahn said, "Prosecutor Son Jun-sung is suspected of involvement in the accusation solicitation scandal, and Deputy Prosecutor General Lee Jung-seop has various suspicions including false address registration, so according to the Constitution and laws, the National Assembly can proceed with impeachment."

He continued, "It is appropriate for the Democratic Party to pursue legitimate impeachment to check the prosecution regime," and added, "It is common in advanced countries for the legislature to pursue impeachment."

Ahn Min-seok, member of the Democratic Party of Korea.

Regarding concerns that a dismissal of impeachment could cause a political backlash, he said, "The logic of those who are passive or opposed to impeachment is always that it causes backlash, but so far there has been little backlash," and added, "In some ways, I think it causes a tailwind rather than a headwind."

However, he stated that there has been no discussion within the party about impeaching Prosecutor General Lee Won-seok. Representative Ahn said, "The Prosecutor General himself made a kind of sudden acceleration by saying 'Impeach me,' but I don't know why he said that," and added, "There may have been informal talks among some members, but our party has never discussed impeaching the Prosecutor General. It seems a bit over the top."

He further said, "While the legislature has the authority to impeach, the Prosecutor General calling for his own impeachment is a self-contradictory reaction that ignores the separation of powers," and expressed "regret."

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