Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol is making a speech at the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office in Seocho-dong, Seoul on the afternoon of the 4th. Reporter Lim Hyun-dong
When Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol resigned, the reactions of the legal profession diverged. Some people said “I’m irresponsible”, while others argued that it was “a very good job.”
“The resignation of President Yoon was so irresponsible, and he left his name as the worst president ever,” said Mr. Kim Jong-min, former director of the branch office. “It is difficult to understand the justification for resignation, and it is an excuse that there is nothing more to do with the prosecution.”
Earlier, Yun said, “The constitutional spirit and the rule of law system that have supported this country are being destroyed.” As I have done so far, I will continue to do my best to protect liberal democracy and protect the people no matter where I am in the future.” President Moon Jae-in accepted his resignation an hour after receiving the report of his resignation.
Attorney Kim said, “We are currently collecting opinions from the national prosecutors’ office on the Severe Crime Investigation Office,” he said. “Afterwards, you have to express a dissenting opinion, and if the regime pushes the heavy water office, you can resign at that time.” In addition, Kim Hak-ei’s former Vice Minister of Justice’s illegal departure ban case, suspicion of nuclear power plant corruption, and allegations of involvement in the Ulsan Mayor’s election at the Blue House are in the final phase, but for the resignation of the Ulsan mayor without closing, Mr. Kim said, “There is no criticism.” Attorney Kim has been criticizing the Moon Jae-in administration’s reform of the prosecution, by referring to Yoon as honest disciplinary committee members of the Ministry of Justice as’Eulsa 5 enemy.
Independent Congressman Hong Joon-pyo, who had adhered to the criticism toward the Moon Jae-in regime, also said that it would be “a wrong decision” for Yoon’s resignation.
Rep. Hong said, “It is time for the former prosecution power to be poured into the three cases involving President Moon Jae-in.” Said.
He also said, “It will be difficult to escape the stigma of being the president of the time that dismantled the prosecution’s power to investigate,” he said. “In addition, the previous day’s visit to the Daegu District Prosecutors’ Office may be misunderstood as a political act that clearly shows that it was an inappropriate move to try to enter the political sphere.” did.
On the other hand, attorney Seok Dong-hyun, who was former prosecutor, told JoongAng Ilbo, “It is easy to keep your position now, and coming out of the office requires a much bolder decision.” It’s an important point.”
Rep. Kim Ki-hyun, a former judge, told the JoongAng Ilbo, “I am sorry for the innocence and lawlessness of the Moon Jae-in regime, where Yoon had no choice but to express his appreciation.” Rep. Kwon Young-se, who was also a former prosecutor, said, “I am sorry on the one hand, and I am worried on the other,” and said, “I sincerely hope that Yoon’s resignation will serve as a brake to prevent their runaway.”
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