President Lee Jae-myung's mention of constitutional reform has sparked a debate in political circles over the possibility of reforming the system to a four-year, two-term or consecutive-term presidency.
The President proposed a direction for constitutional reform centered on strengthening presidential responsibility and distributing power. Party Leader Kim Min-seok also mentioned constitutional amendment in his floor speech, sparking discussion in political circles.
The remarks by President Lee Jae-myung and Party Leader Kim Min-seok regarding constitutional amendment demonstrate close cooperation between the party and the government. The President emphasizes power distribution, while Party Leader Kim emphasizes including the spirit of the May 18 Democratic Uprising in the preamble of the constitution and strengthening martial law requirements, continuing organic cooperation.
In fact, I think this is proof that they are now working very organically and well together.
There was also an opinion suggesting that the presidential term could be shortened if necessary.
President Lee Jae-myung clearly drew a line, stating that he is not attempting to seek re-election. This is because, according to Article 128 of the Constitution, the president at the time of a constitutional amendment cannot adjust their own term. Some within the People Power Party are framing this as President Lee's attempt at re-election.
In response, the Joguk Innovation Party and some media outlets raised strong criticisms about a prosecutor leading the SCIO.
The Joguk Innovation Party strongly protested this selection process, raising its voice in criticism.
He retired from the prosecution service in 2023 and is considered to be distant from the 'Yoon Suk-yeol faction'.
He also expressed concerns about the three judicial reform laws (increase in the number of Supreme Court justices, law distortion crime, and judicial review system).
He is known for making progressive rulings related to improving labor human rights. Notably, he was the only one to express a dissenting opinion during the remanding of President Lee Jae-myung's election law violation case.
Some suspect that this dismissal was intended to remove obstacles to Cho Hee-dae's appointment as Chief Justice.
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