民主- “Public Prosecution Authority is Arrogant…Lee Jae-myung: ‘Having a monopoly on indictment and investigation rights is self-righteous'”
Democratic Party and Justice Party Collaborate on ‘Prosecution Reform’… “Will collaborate with anyone for the sake of the people”,
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Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party leader, attending the Central Standing Committee meeting on the 8th. On the left, Justice Party leader Cho Kuk attending the ‘Prosecution Reform Legislative Strategy Debate’ on the same day. ⓒYonhap News,
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, ‘”If we fail to clearly carry out ‘Prosecution Reform’ this time, we will face even greater judgment from the people.” (Park Chan-dae, Democratic Party Floor Leader)’,
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, ‘”We will push for ‘Prosecution Reform 3 Laws’ as the first bill, completing the separation of investigation and indictment rights of the prosecution.” (Hwang Un-ha, Justice Party Floor Leader)’,
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, ‘In the 22nd general election with around 190 seats under the “Anti-Yoon (Anti-Yoon Suk-yeol) Principle,” the pan-opposition camp is once again igniting the issue of ‘Prosecution Reform.’ Leader Lee Jae-myung and the Democratic Party leadership are raising allegations of prosecution crimes, stating, “We cannot tell if prosecutors are prosecutors or gangsters,” hinting at the possibility of ‘prosecutor impeachment.’ In addition, the Justice Party, in collaboration with the Democratic Party, is conducting discussions such as the ‘Prosecution Reform Debate,’ reigniting interest in the issue.’,
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, ‘On the 8th, the Democratic Party intensified its attack on the prosecution by bringing up the ‘Jang Si-ho Tape Recordings’ from the YouTube channel New Exploration. The video contains Jang Si-ho, the nephew of Choi Soon-won, explaining the circumstances during the trial related to the 2017 political scandal to an acquaintance. Representative Jang Kyung-tae, who played the video, explained, “The prosecution met with the defendant Jang Si-ho to inform him of the sentencing guidelines, met separately on the day he was detained to console him and give him medicine, and even asked him to memorize specific content in preparation for his testimony in another Samsung-related trial.” He stated, “The prosecution’s illegal and despicable acts are clearly evident.”‘,
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, ‘In response, Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung also took direct aim, saying, “It seems that not only is our country not a country of prosecutors, but the prosecutors’ misconduct is rampant. We cannot tell if they are prosecutors or gangsters.” He continued, “Isn’t this outrageous self-righteousness manifesting, thinking it’s okay for prosecutors to commit crimes, saying ‘We can create any crime even if it doesn’t exist’? This is a serious felony, not just a minor crime of perjury. This is not something to just monitor; it should be impeached and additionally face criminal punishment.” In response, Floor Leader Park Chan-dae also stated, “If prosecutors’ criminal behavior is revealed, they will be held legally accountable without leniency, and if necessary, they will definitely be impeached.”‘,
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, ‘Furthermore, Leader Lee also subtly indicated the need for ‘Prosecution Reform.’ He pointed out, “It is excessive to have the prosecutors monopolize the indictment and investigation rights, allowing them to do as they please. Do prosecutors think it’s fine to commit crimes even if they are guilty? It seems to be full of a delusion like ‘We can create any crime.’ We must diligently investigate and punish prosecutors’ criminal acts even more vigorously than ordinary citizen crimes.”‘,
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, ‘Democratic and Justice Parties Surrounded by Prosecutors… First Bill Announced as ‘Prosecution Reform 3 Laws’‘,
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, “At the same time, the Justice Party also held a debate on ’22nd National Assembly Prosecution Reform Legislative Strategy’ at the National Assembly Members’ Office Building. The debate was jointly hosted by Justice Party Floor Leader Hwang Un-ha and Democratic Party member Kim Yong-min. They analyzed the causes of the failure of the 21st National Assembly’s prosecution reform and had in-depth discussions on prosecution reform measures for the complete separation of investigation and indictment in the 22nd National Assembly. Earlier, Floor Leader Hwang also hinted in the press that he would propose ‘Prosecution Reform 3 Laws’ (▲Abolishing the Prosecution Service and establishing a Public Prosecution Office ▲Establishment of a Major Crime Investigation Department (MCID) ▲Amendment of the Criminal Procedure Act) as the ‘first bill’ upon entering the 22nd National Assembly.”,
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, ‘The head of the Justice Party who attended the debate also expressed in his congratulatory speech, “While reading the materials for the debate yesterday, I felt mixed emotions. In just two years, South Korea has become a country where the term ‘prosecutorial dictatorship’ is not an exaggeration. The prosecution, wielding investigation and indictment rights at will, engages in protecting its organization, target investigations, and retaliatory indictments.” He took a direct hit, saying, “The prosecution, which is not elected and not subject to control, must return its powers to the people. A ‘reform that cannot be reversed’ is necessary.”‘,
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, ‘Floor Leader Park Chan-dae also showed interest in the debate to the point of considering leaving the Central Committee meeting. Park, the floor leader, said to the reporters, “There were very harsh criticisms of the Democratic Party in the opening statements of the debate,” and emphasized, “I hope the Democratic Party, with 180 seats, not to be satisfied and remain complacent. There was also a discussion that if ‘Prosecution Reform’ is not clearly carried out this time, there will be even greater judgment.” He further emphasized, “To achieve prosecution reform, the Democratic Party will collaborate and join forces with everyone.”‘,
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, ‘Floor Leader Park also stressed that passing prosecution reform bills in the 22nd National Assembly is also a goal. He said, “Separating the prosecution’s investigation and indictment is one good method. I believe we should form a task force to proceed with this. I think we have a historical responsibility in the 22nd National Assembly to ‘complete prosecution reform.'” He added, “If all areas of South Korea are handled by prosecutors, South Korea cannot move forward properly.”‘,
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, ‘In the future, the Democratic Party and the Justice Party plan to step up their collaboration to complete the task of prosecution reform. Floor Leader Park Chan-dae said, “If it is for the people, we can collaborate with anyone,” stating, “We will act as a reform task force that moves swiftly to achieve results for changing lives and changing politics.” Earlier, Floor Leader Hwang Un-ha also responded to the Democratic Party’s collaboration at the newly elected members’ assembly on the 7th, promising to push forward with prosecution reform.’,
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