News summary on the way home from work, Subsletter Evening.
The Democratic Party's general assembly was held to adopt the party argument for the so-called 'examination and complete deprivation of the prosecution's investigative powers', and it is the center of the news because it can serve as the prime minister of the country.
However, it is the prosecution that pays more attention to the Democratic Assembly Assembly than anyone else.
Because the 'complete inspection' legislation is directly related to the issue of separation of the prosecution's investigative powers.
Prosecutor General Oh-su Kim said, 'It's going to be a long day' as he went to work.
Controversy over 'check-and-run'... Democrats decide which way to go
The Democratic Party Policy Assembly meeting was closed to the public after all of the leadership's remarks were made.
However, Park Ji-hyeon, chairman of the Joint Hypertrophy, was cautious.
First, Chairman Yun Ho-jung said, "We need to make a plan so that the prosecutors and the public will think, 'This is a way to become a more advanced prosecutor'. "I think it is time to reform the prosecution power." Look at the remarks.
It's been 70 years.
I think that since 53, the prosecution has taken over the investigative power and has enjoyed virtually unchecked power while monopolizing both the investigative and prosecuting powers.
I think it's time to reform this power
Park Hong-geun, the floor leader, also criticized the prosecution and emphasized that "we have to focus on realizing the legislation by gathering our party powers as one and producing results."
The collective action of the prosecution is an act that crosses a line that should not be crossed.
The public is outraged by this behavior of the prosecution.
This is the bare face of unruly power that has not been checked by anyone for over 70 years, and is a prime example of the fact that the prosecution has become a collective power.
The first thing the prosecution should do is reflect on why the voices of the times for the advancement and normalization of the prosecution have grown, rather than a political collective action.
Until now, the prosecution's knife was sharp enough to be criticized for being unreasonable to others, and to my family and friends, it was an old, rusty knife.
The selective and arbitrary investigation of the prosecution caused public unrest and distrust, and created the demands of the times for prosecution reform.
Park Ji-hyun, who said "worried" and raised the theory of speed control
Unlike Rep. Ho-jung Yun and Hong-geun Park, Chairman Park Ji-hyeon said something that could be seen as a prudence theory or a speed control theory, and said, "I speak a minority opinion with courage."
Chairman Park said, "There are two paths ahead of us. One is to withdraw the 'check-and-dash' in an orderly manner and focus on the people's livelihood, and the other is to enforce prosecution reform." I have expressed concern.
He said, "It is difficult to pass the bill, but even if it is passed, I am worried that it will lose ground in the local elections," he said, discussing practical issues.
There are two roads before us.
One way is to withdraw in an orderly manner and to focus on people's livelihoods, while the other way is to enforce prosecution reform.
The problem is that there is no way to pass it even if it is forced.
It is impossible to pass without the participation of the Justice Party and the unity of lawmakers from the Democratic Party, but the Justice Party officially opposed it, and there are many different opinions within the party.
(..) Even if the oversight bill is passed, I am worried that I will lose the ground after losing the local elections.
As the government is on the verge of a regime change, it is also necessary to solve the question of whether it is to prevent investigations into executive adviser Lee Jae-myung and officials in the Moon Jae-in government.
"The May 3 State Council Promulgation Goal"
There are many opinions within the Democratic Party that the discussion on the 'check-and-run' bill should be finalized within the remainder of the Moon Jae-in administration's term. You can read the Democratic mood by looking at their position.
The Democratic Party is drawing a schedule to pass a bill at the plenary session in April if the party's opinion is confirmed at the general assembly of members of the House of Representatives, and to be announced at the last cabinet meeting of the current government on May 3.
◇ Moderator> Then, if it is confirmed as a party argument today, the Judiciary Committee will pass the plenary session within April, and on May 3rd, at the last cabinet meeting of President Moon Jae-in, do you have in mind what the president will declare?
◆ Yun Ho-jung> Yes, the goal is to announce it through the people's vote.
(..) There is a time for reform.
There are things to be done now and things to discuss with time in the future, but I think it's safe to look at it like this, especially when the former prosecutor general takes office, the reform of the prosecution system is practically a work in progress for five years.
So, I would like to say this, that it is not practical to finish the prosecution reform before President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol takes office.
Kim Oh-soo on his way to work "It's going to be a long day"
President Oh-su Kim gave a brief answer to reporters' questions on the way to work, saying, "I think it will be a long day" and "I am looking forward to making a wise decision for the people and the future. I am desperate."
Check out the Q&A on the way to work.
△ Today is the day of the Democratic National Assembly, are you preparing for an additional position if the party argument is adopted?
▲ I think we should keep an eye on it.
It's going to be a long day.
△ Do you have any specific plans, such as when to resign?
▲ Anyway, I expect that you will make a wise decision, for the people, for the future, and make a wise decision
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▲ It seems that those contents were explained sufficiently by Prosecutor Kim Hoo-gon and our keynote manager yesterday on behalf of the chiefs of the district prosecutor's office.
Anyway, I am looking forward to and waiting for you to make a wise decision at the General Assembly with earnest heart.
△ Do you have any plans to visit the National Assembly yet?
▲ First of all, it is said that a general meeting of the members of the House of Representatives will be held, so it seems reasonable to observe.
Meeting Minister Park Beom-gye after work
After going to work, President Kim Oh-su met Justice Minister Park Beom-gye and asked to add strength to stop the 'check-out', and the meeting was made at the request of President Kim.
After the meeting, President Kim Oh-soo said a few words to reporters, "I told you about the problems and the prosecution's request regarding the complete abolition of the prosecution's investigation function, which is being promoted by the political realm." There was," he explained about the meeting, but he avoided responding to specific conversations or Minister Park's reaction.
Look at that.
◇ What did you talk about with Minister Park Beom-gye?
◆ Because there are pending issues anyway.
I talked about pending issues, I had something to say to the Minister, I had a request, and the Minister had something to ask of me.
◇ What kind of requests did you make?
◆ I will tell you about the problem of the complete abolition of the prosecutor's investigation function, which is currently being promoted by the political circles, and of course we did the same after telling the minister and the prosecutor's request because this function is in the Ministry of Justice and policy regarding our prosecution.
◇ Is there any possibility of resignation of the president?
◆ I don't think it's appropriate to tell you such a story here.
So, it's meal time, so everyone, eat and watch.
Since today is the day of the general assembly, as I said this morning, we are eagerly waiting for such a wise and prudent decision to come out.
Minister of Justice Park Beom-gye went to Ulsan after meeting President Kim Oh-soo, and met with reporters in Ulsan and expressed it metaphorically, "I conveyed the feeling of 'the road is long, but the days are late' to Prosecutor General Kim Oh-soo."
"President Kim expressed his position and concerns about the current prosecution organization and the separation of investigation and prosecution, as well as a request for me. I have expressed my concerns about the prosecution. There was nothing to decide in particular," he added. .
Bae Su-jin and tried to stop the 'check-out', but...
In a remark at the National Prosecutor's Office yesterday (11th), President Kim said, "If the prosecution's investigation function is abolished, there is no meaning in carrying out my duties any longer as the Prosecutor General. ', he said, "and the time for resignation may be decided depending on the outcome of the National Assembly.
Before that, we are focusing on preventing the bill from being processed, and it is in the same vein that I met Minister Park Beom-gye.
There are also reports that he personally contacted the Democrats to persuade them before the general assembly.
It is unfamiliar, but the prosecution is also conducting a public opinion battle.
The remarks of the presidents of the previous district prosecutors' meeting were exceptionally broadcast live to the media, and Daegu Prosecutor General Kim Hu-gon appeared on a radio broadcast and explained in detail what kind of damage the abolition of the investigative authority would cause to the people.
Choi Ji-seok, a criminal policy officer in charge of policy affairs at the Supreme Prosecutor's Office, appeared on KBS radio and pointed out, "We are pushing ahead with this very urgently, but I don't think there has been enough discussion about public consensus or problems."
Will President Bae Su-jin and prosecutors have an effect on public opinion transfer?
a piece of the day
President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol met with former President Park Geun-hye and personally apologized for the past prosecution investigation, but the meeting was held privately for 50 minutes.
After the meeting, President-elect Yoon explained the contents of the apology to reporters, saying, "Isn't there a past?" and "I told you of my human pity and my deepest regret."