President Lee Jae-myung Emphasizes 'Harmony' at Dinner Meeting with New Democratic Party Leadership

President Lee Jae-myung recently held a dinner meeting with the new leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea. During the meeting, President Lee emphasized that the party, government, and presidential office must unite their efforts, likening the Democratic Party to 'blooming flowers.'

The President's message appears to address the factional conflicts that have recently emerged within the Democratic Party. Through this, he demonstrated a commitment to securing momentum for state administration through cooperation among the party, government, and presidential office.

The production team strongly criticized author Yoo Si-min's remark comparing President Lee Jae-myung to 'the most arrogant dictator and power holder.' The team expressed skepticism, stating that while the remark might resonate with the People Power Party or certain media, it is doubtful whether anyone within the Democratic Party would agree.

This criticism is interpreted as considering the potential impact of author Yoo Si-min's statement on the President's leadership and internal dynamics within the Democratic Party in the current political situation. The production team expressed concern that such an analogy could harm unity within the Democratic Party.

President Lee Jae-myung re-emphasized a pragmatic approach to reform during a cabinet meeting. The President warned that reform that only raises its voice could actually increase backlash, stating that achieving results through persuasion and due process is important.

The President cited examples of increasing medical school admissions and the integration of SRT and KTX, stating that these policies were successfully pursued through sufficient persuasion and process. This highlights the importance of social consensus and stable procedures in pursuing reforms.

The production team noted President Lee Jae-myung's remark that 'it is more important to minimize backlash and produce results than to raise one's voice in reform,' expressing concern that it might mistakenly lead to a 'Prosecutorial Reform Season 2' after the party convention.

The team cited controversies during past prosecutorial reform, such as the debate over abolishing investigative security powers and Representative Kim Min-seok's remarks on tax cuts, to point out problems with the police's power to conclude investigations. This reveals vigilance against potential side effects and social confusion that can arise during the reform process.

The production team raised serious concerns regarding the police's exercise of investigation conclusion powers, citing a case in Jeju Island where one police superintendent concluded over 20 cases. It was pointed out that such cases are escalating anxieties about the credibility of police investigations since the independence of investigative powers.

Accordingly, the production team emphasized the need for a full audit from the beginning, stating that the current KICS system is even being called useless. This suggests that a comprehensive review of the police investigation system and measures to restore trust are urgently needed.