Kim Yong-min, a member of the Democratic Party, stated on August 18 that "prosecutorial reform must be completed."
In a Facebook post, Kim said, "The mid-term resignation of a key minister in prosecutorial reform does not help realize the government's reform intentions. Even if it is difficult, we must see it through to the end."
This statement follows reports that Minister of Justice Jung Sung-ho submitted his resignation earlier that day. Allegations regarding Jung's intention to resign have surfaced multiple times in the past. However, the Blue House has stated, "We cannot confirm matters related to personnel."
Meanwhile, Jung has expressed concerns regarding the abolition of supplementary investigative powers during the prosecutorial reform process. He has also claimed that since much of the reform has already been completed, another minister could carry out the duties without disruption.
However, within the Democratic Party, there are calls for Jung to complete the prosecutorial reform. Notably, during a National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee meeting on July 27, Jung mentioned, "My health has not been very good recently. I have experienced significant sleep disturbances for several months and have other personal issues, so I have discussed this with people close to the president." In response, Park Ji-won, the party's oldest member, admonished him, saying, "Your health can hold out until the end of the year. Even if you die, you need to have the mindset to ensure the president's success. Please see this through to the end."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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