Cheong Wa Dae, interview with Seok-yeol Yoon, “Prosecutors must express their opinions according to the procedure”

The Blue House said on the 2nd that Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol’s media interview with the government and the ruling party to discuss the establishment of a major crime investigation agency (heavy water office) was publicly opposed. I will do it.”

A key official at the Blue House said this afternoon, saying, “The National Assembly will exercise legislative power by synthesizing the opinions of the people on the reform of the prosecution.”

Previously, President Yun was on the same day <국민일보> Through interviews, he argued that the establishment of the heavy water office was “regression of democracy and destruction of the constitutional spirit” and “to annihilate the rule of law”.

At the same time, President Yoon strongly opposed the discussion on the establishment of the heavy water office, saying, “I will bet even 100 times if I can take my job and prevent it.”

In an interview, General Yoon expressed a clear objection to the complete separation of the investigation and prosecution.

He said, “I also agreed to the establishment of a criminal investigation center for high-ranking officials, but I am wary of looking at prosecutors, policemen, investigations, and prosecutions in a dichotomous way.” “Sufficient verification is required for the results to be presented.”

When asked by the reporters,’Does it mean that President Yoon did not express his opinions according to the procedure?’, a key member of the Blue House said, “I think you will understand the meaning of the words.”

In addition, the official said, “Is it the Blue House’s internal perception that the interview with President Yoon was hasty?”

The comments made by key members of the Blue House can be interpreted as reflecting the internal air currents of the Blue House that the format and content of the interview with President Yoon were inappropriate.

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