Jung Sye-kyun: "Investigation into Mayor Park's Facts Needed, but Must Follow Laws and Systems in Order"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun stated that the investigation into the late Mayor Park Won-soon's case "is necessary but should proceed according to the law and system in a proper manner."

On the 22nd, during a parliamentary question session, Prime Minister Chung responded to a question from Kim Tae-heum, a member of the Future United Party, saying, "What needs to be revealed will be revealed according to the law and system, and someone will be held responsible."

Regarding President Moon Jae-in, who identifies as a feminist but has not made any particular statement, he said, "The situation with former Mayor Park is very unfortunate," adding, "The President is attending to other state affairs, so he may or may not comment on that matter." In relation to this, there were jeers from members of the United Party.

When Representative Kim asked, "Does President Moon's gender sensitivity only not work in my favor?" he replied, "No."

On the leak of the victim's accusation, he said, "If the victim's accusation was conveyed, especially if the source was the police or government, then responsibility would follow," but also stated, "Since the investigation is currently ongoing and a complaint has been filed, it is not appropriate for me to directly confirm that."

Regarding whether the Democratic Party should field a candidate in the by-election, he said, "As I am currently the Prime Minister, it is not appropriate for me to comment on party matters," adding, "When I was active in the party, I suggested that the party causing the by-election should not field a candidate, and the opposing party leader agreed, but no party has practiced this in the past 15 years."