Democratic Party: Lee Jae-myung's Solo Run and Internal Conflict

Spokesperson Kim Ki emphasized the party's unity and victory in the general election through this message.

According to Article 84 of the Constitution, a sitting president cannot be prosecuted criminally except for insurrection or treason. Spokesperson Kim Ki explained that 'criminal prosecution' here refers to indictment, and a trial must naturally proceed. Discussions continue regarding the possibility of indicting a sitting president and the scope of trial proceedings.

The other lawmakers on the Legislation and Judiciary Committee opposed including this authority, stating that public opinion must be considered. This shows the differences in opinion within the Democratic Party during the special prosecutor's bill promotion process.

In response, lawmaker Jung Chung-rae called Kim Min-seok's remarks 'violent humiliation' and 'microphone dictatorship.' Their strategic conflict continues to deepen even after the party convention.

Writer Yoo Si-min strongly criticized leader Lee Jae-myung as an 'arrogant power holder' and a 'monarchy,' stating that the Democratic Party has 'lost its way.' Yoo Si-min's remarks caused a significant stir within the party, and lawmaker Kim Min-seok, in particular, showed a sensitive reaction, being very aware of them.

Various evaluations are emerging regarding the results of the recent Democratic Party convention. Lawmaker Kim Min-seok is considered a winner for being elected party leader, and lawmaker Jung Chung-rae is also evaluated as having performed well despite an uneven playing field. However, some views suggest that leader Lee Jae-myung actually lost, having failed to control the party and being 'counter-attacked.' The fact that lawmaker Jung Chung-rae took all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the supreme council member election supports this view.

This leads to the interpretation that Lee Jae-myung is in a situation where he must be flexible on North Korea issues to manage his judicial risks.

Criticism was raised against the policy chief who described the situation of high inflation, high interest rates, and high exchange rates as the 'cost of success.' It was pointed out that the policy inconsistency of loosening money while simultaneously raising interest rates is exacerbating economic confusion. Kim Ki-heung criticized Lee Jae-myung's economic policy as merely a political intention to maintain approval ratings through expansionary fiscal policy, arguing that it pursues only political gains without clear solutions for the current economic situation.

Kim Ki-heung pointed out that this fund management method is intended to divert tax revenues for specific purposes rather than using them for fiscal soundness.

Criticism has been raised regarding the separation of the Ministry of Economy and Finance's fiscal and budget functions. Kim Ki-heung argued that the government intentionally split the planning and budget functions to use money as it pleased, and appointed individuals with similar views to those positions. In particular, suspicions were raised about the political motivations behind the appointment of lawmaker Park Hong-geun as Minister of Planning and Budget.

Kim Ki-heung interpreted Chief Justice Cho's remarks as an indirect expression of the judiciary's will to uphold independence, preventing the arbitrary exercise of state power. This can be seen as a warning against situations threatening judicial independence.

Criticism was raised against practices that undermine judicial independence and mock the principle of separation of powers. Kim Ki-heung mentioned suspicions that pro-Lee Jae-myung judges could be appointed to the judiciary, arguing that such moves fundamentally shake judicial independence. He emphasized that the separation of powers is not just a beautiful principle but an essential element of national governance, underscoring the need for efforts to uphold it.

Concerns were raised that the introduction of a 'judicial distortion crime' could undermine the judiciary's independence in trials. The speaker pointed out that the elements of this crime are very ambiguous, increasing the likelihood of rampant accusations. This situation could add psychological burden to judges, hindering trials based on conscience, and thus posing a serious threat to the judiciary's essential functions. Criticism of the ambiguity of this bill is also growing within the legal community.

The speaker pointed out that the Democratic Party seems to imply that if Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae is gone, they will not interfere with the judiciary. However, it was analyzed that the impeachment of a Supreme Court chief justice faces many practical limitations, such as suspension from duty, making actual implementation difficult. This suggests that the Democratic Party's pressure on the judiciary is closer to a political offensive.

Yoon Ki-chan predicted that the Lee Jae-myung government would attempt artificial stimulation if approval ratings declined. He analyzed that it would try phased stimulus measures within specific ranges, likely using cards that could shake up the political scene, such as constitutional amendments or political restructuring. This is interpreted as a deliberate strategy to shift the crisis and change the political landscape.

Criticism has emerged that the government is burdening companies excessively by hastily promising large-scale investments for political reasons. Yoon Ki-chan mentioned that investment plans announced according to domestic political schedules are causing adverse effects on actual business operations. He criticized the government's lack of trade negotiation ability to defend against additional investment demands from the U.S., stating that companies are in an 'SOS' situation. The absence of trade negotiation capabilities and insufficient measures are making the future of businesses even more uncertain.