Democrats on Yoon's Return: "Not a Judgment on Whether Disciplinary Grounds Are Appropriate"

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 30th. Photo by Dongju Yoon doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] The Democratic Party of Korea stated that the court's decision to reinstate Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol does not constitute a judgment on whether the grounds for disciplinary action are appropriate.

Shin Young-dae, spokesperson for the Democratic Party, said in a text message sent to reporters on the 1st, "The court's decision regarding Prosecutor General Yoon is not a judgment on whether the grounds for disciplinary action against him are appropriate," adding, "We will wait for the disciplinary committee's judgment."

Earlier, the Seoul Administrative Court Administrative Division 4 (Presiding Judge Cho Mi-yeon) approved the suspension of execution application filed by Prosecutor General Yoon in response to Minister Chu's order to exclude him from duty. Accordingly, Prosecutor General Yoon returned to work around 5:10 p.m. that day by arriving at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office. The disciplinary committee regarding Prosecutor General Yoon is scheduled to be held on the 4th.