The Democratic Party of Korea on September 4 demanded that independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon cease his attacks on Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice, and apologize. They specifically pointed out that Han reflects the nature of past abuses of prosecutorial power.
Spokesperson Cho Gye-won stated during a briefing that Han is making unfounded claims with the intent to turn the confirmation hearing into chaos, labeling his remarks as "slander that undermines the essence of public official verification."
Cho characterized Han's irrational statements as an affront to the morality of public candidates and a mockery of the public, asserting that they are a direct reflection of Han's past misuse of prosecutorial power.
He urged Han to apologize immediately, warning that the public will no longer tolerate the use of the National Assembly's verification authority as a tool for personal media manipulation.
Lee Geon-tae also held a press conference in the National Assembly that afternoon, referencing Han's previous tenure as Minister of Justice under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. He accused Han of attempting to reframe issues surrounding Kim as if there were legitimate concerns.
Lee stated, "Using provocative terms like 'bar' and 'room salon' to mischaracterize normal complaints as private solicitations is an attempt to brand Kim with moral flaws. This is a typical political maneuver where the prosecution creates suspicions and the political sphere amplifies them."
He concluded by promising to thoroughly expose the fabricated investigations and charges perpetrated by the Yoon administration's political prosecution and to hold those responsible accountable under the law.
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