Urges unity amid internal party criticism towards Chairman Lee Jae-myung, expresses concern about similarities to former President Roh Moo-hyun's impeachment crisis during his first year in office.
Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, said about the internal party criticism towards Chairman Lee Jae-myung, "In a way, it's like a prelude to the situation where forces inside and outside tried to impeach President Roh Moo-hyun around his first year in office."
Chairman Kim Min-seok emphasized that the current situation is similar to a prelude to former President Roh Moo-hyun's impeachment, stating, "Isn't that right? So now is the time to stay alert and unite our strength." He added that, as the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, Kim Min-seok, he views the current political situation as serious.
Chairman Kim made these remarks while appearing on the Democratic Party's YouTube channel today.
He stated that it is a time to unite as it is the President's first year in office, and expressed concern that it might be a prelude to a situation similar to when forces inside and outside united to impeach President Roh Moo-hyun during his first year.
Chairman Kim stated, "I am concerned that it might be a prelude to a situation similar to when forces united to impeach at that time."
Regarding former Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae's recent critical remarks towards Chairman Lee Jae-myung, he pointed out that if a blind test were conducted without revealing the speaker, it would be highly unlikely to consider it as a statement from a responsible politician of the Democratic Party.
Chairman Kim Min-seok pointed out, "If a blind test were conducted, it would be highly unlikely to consider it as a statement from a responsible politician of the Democratic Party."
He added that her own explanation is needed for why she made such remarks, demanding clarification from former Minister Choo Mi-ae regarding her statements.
Chairman Kim argued that reform of the prosecution and police should lead to stronger judicial reform.
Chairman Kim heightened the pressure, stating, "Regarding Chief Justice Cho's issue, everyone feels anger, and the party is assessing the boiling point."
He also mentioned the voluntary resignation of former Minister of Gender Equality and Family nominee Yong Hye-in the day before.
He stated that while former nominee Yong Hye-in's concurrent position as a legislator and minister is not legally illegal, it goes against custom and common sense.
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