“Before Forced Investigation, Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Should Conduct Thorough Internal Inspections”
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, ‘On the 2nd, the National Innovation Party commented on the allegations of preferential employment related to Prosecutor General Sim Woo-jung’s child at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating, “A forced investigation is absolutely necessary.” They added, “Since the case involves the Prosecutor General, it’s inappropriate for the prosecution to interfere in the investigation. Ultimately, a special prosecutor is the most suitable method of investigation.”’,
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| Yoon Jae-kwan, spokesperson of the National Innovation Party. Senior reporter Heo Jeong-ho |
, ‘Spokesperson Yoon Jae-kwan stated in a party commentary, “The Innovation Party will undertake specific and most effective actions to thoroughly uncover the truth behind the allegations of preferential employment for the Prosecutor General’s daughter.” He emphasized, “It will take time to decide on the method of forced investigation,” and “Before the commencement of forced investigation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Justice should conduct thorough internal inspections to demonstrate their willingness to eradicate corruption before the public.” Yoon also highlighted, “Inspection rights over the Prosecutor General lie with the Minister of Justice,” and warned, “If the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice fail to conduct inspections despite the gravity of the matter, they must be aware that legal consequences for dereliction of duty could follow.”’,
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, ‘ Sim’s daughter is under suspicion of having exaggerated her credentials by listing herself as a “research assistant” when she applied for a public service researcher position at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in February despite being a master’s student. Regarding this, spokesperson Yoon stated, “Just as those who manipulated the law interfered with punishing conspirators of treason at all costs, it is likely that those specializing in preferential hiring conspired in document forgery and connivance to unjustly ensure the Prosecutor General’s daughter was accepted without question.” He further added, “The possibility of premeditated credential fabrication has increased,” and “It has become evident that there are individuals who unduly obstructed official duties.”’,
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, ‘ The Democratic Party also appears to be intensifying its focus on the allegations concerning the Prosecutor General’s child by adding lawmakers Jeong Joon-ho and Mo Kyung-jong to the task force investigating the matter. Kang Yoo-jung, the floor spokesperson for the Democratic Party, criticized, “The entire nation witnessed the extensive raids conducted over a mere certificate in the case against Cho Kuk’s family,” and argued, “Without a thorough investigation to prove innocence, Prosecutor General Sim does not even have the right to accuse others, let alone lead the prosecution.” In response to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting an audit from the Board of Audit and Inspection on the matter, they remarked, “What’s the point of petitioning for an audit in the face of such serious allegations of preferential employment corruption involving the Prosecutor General’s daughter?”’,
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