Lee Nak-yeon: "Prosecutor General Must Swiftly Discipline Those Responsible for Supreme Prosecutors' Office Judge Surveillance Documents"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] On the 27th, Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated regarding the Supreme Prosecutors' Office's 'judiciary surveillance' documents, "The Ministry of Justice's disciplinary procedures against those responsible must be carried out swiftly and strictly." This remark was effectively aimed at Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol.

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that morning, Lee said, "The prosecution's surveillance of judges is a challenge to judicial independence and the rule of law, and a serious issue that shakes the foundation of democracy."

Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is delivering opening remarks via video conference at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 27th. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

He emphasized, "It appears that the Supreme Prosecutors' Office systematically collected, managed, and distributed judges' personal information, yet they do not seem to fully recognize that this is illegal," and added, "I hope the Ministry of Justice's inspection and investigation proceed and appropriate measures are taken."

Lee criticized, saying, "It is only natural for the National Assembly to investigate serious matters and organize them institutionally, but the opposition party is dragging even such a grave issue into political strife."

He raised his voice toward the People Power Party, stating, "If the National Assembly neglects serious matters or lets them degenerate into political interference, the Assembly itself becomes an accomplice," and urged, "While observing the Ministry of Justice's inspection and the prosecution's investigation, the National Assembly must fulfill its duties."

He also added, "The Democratic Party will tighten the reins on prosecutorial reform and continue to do its best," and "The handling of the prosecution's judiciary surveillance issue will also become an important touchstone for prosecutorial reform."

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