Democratic Party's Park Sungjun Criticizes Insurrection Investigation and Trial as Deviating from Public Common Sense

"Kim Yonghyun should have apologized to the public during the insurrection investigation"
On nominee Kim Minseok controversy: "Confirmation hearing likely to proceed smoothly"

As former Defense Minister Kim Yonghyun has appealed the court's decision to grant conditional bail, Park Sungjun, a lawmaker from the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized, "When you look at the investigation and trial related to the insurrection, it deviates from the basic common sense of the public."

On the 17th, appearing on CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyunjung's News Show,' Park stated, "There should have been a thorough investigation into those responsible for the illegal martial law, but instead, there was only a partial and delayed investigation." He continued, "He was a soldier who served in public office, and during the investigation into the insurrection, he should have bowed his head and apologized before the people." Park added, "On the contrary, by coming forward confidently while lying, he lost the trust of the public and caused disappointment."

Park Sungjun, Democratic Party of Korea. Photo by Kim Hyunmin

Regarding Kim Keonhee, the wife of former President Yoon Sukyeol, being admitted to Asan Medical Center in Seoul the previous day due to a chronic illness, Park commented, "I thought she might be staying at the hospital in preparation for the investigation."

He said, "Since Kim is not the type to undergo an investigation in a fair and open manner, she has so far tried to cover up or conceal the allegations. She tried to use former President Yoon as a shield to cover up the issues. At this point, her intention to recover her health for the investigation is not the case at all; rather, it seems to be a strategy to avoid the investigation."

He further stated, "She was someone who enjoyed power until recently, but now she is in a situation where she must only wait for the investigation, so her anxiety must be immense. There will probably be no one left to protect her now."

Regarding Kim Minseok, the nominee for Prime Minister who is facing allegations of illegal political funds, Park said, "The most important thing is whether he can play a role for the country. If you look at whether he can fulfill the role of Prime Minister for the success of the Lee Jaemyung administration, I believe he is fully qualified."

He continued, "Over the past three years, the country has completely collapsed, so the role of the Prime Minister, who must properly carry out the functions of government, is extremely important. Kim can fully take on that role and is highly capable." He added, "The opposition party will likely raise issues regarding his morality, but I believe Kim can explain those matters in detail, so I expect the confirmation hearing will proceed smoothly."

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