Song Eon-seok: "Special Prosecutor to Cancel Lee's Indictment Is a Dictatorial Mindset and Betrayal of the People"

"Should Pledge to Cancel Indictment in Local Elections and Face Public Judgment"

Song Eonseok, Floor Leader of the People Power Party, criticized President Lee Jaemyung over the Democratic Party of Korea's proposed "Special Prosecutor Act on Fabricated Indictments by the Yoon Suk Yeol Administration" on the 6th, stating, "This is a completely dictatorial mindset, tyranny, and a betrayal of the people—using one's power to overturn personal crimes, even more so than in the dynasties of the Joseon era."

Floor Leader Song made these remarks at the "Rally to Condemn the Special Prosecutor for Erasing President Lee Jaemyung’s Crimes," held at the National Assembly before the party's general assembly of lawmakers that afternoon.

Song Eonseok, Floor Leader of the People Power Party, is making a statement condemning the ruling party's push for a special prosecutor investigating fabricated indictments at the National Assembly on the 6th. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

Song said, "It is a world where the thief appoints the police, and the police eliminate trials for the thief," adding, "This is the true face of Lee Jaemyung’s world." He continued, "The people are witnessing the reality of criminal sovereignty." Regarding the special prosecutor bill, he stated, "It is a direct order to ensure the charges against President Lee are dropped and his case dismissed," and added, "Such an outrageous and heinous scheme has never existed anywhere throughout history, East or West."

Floor Leader Song emphasized, "Even during the dynastic era, one was never allowed to cover up one's own actions, and yet now, the president is mobilizing all his power to completely erase his own crimes." He continued, "This is neither fair nor the rule of law," and explained, "Liberal democracy is disappearing."

He also pointed out, "(President Lee) only asked for careful consideration of the timing and procedure regarding the special prosecutor bill," and "He never requested a review of its substance." He continued, "He is only asking for careful consideration of the timing and procedure because he fears a backlash in public opinion ahead of the election," and asked, "Can we tolerate such statements that blatantly disregard the people of the Republic of Korea?" He added, "I believe this is even worse."

Floor Leader Song asserted, "It would be better to openly pledge to drop the charges in this local election and be judged by the people," and added, "In order to protect liberal democracy and the rule of law in the Republic of Korea, we will gather the consensus of our lawmakers and decide the party’s official stance."

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