Lee Seong-yoon, a member of the Democratic Party, has called on the opposition to stop targeting Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice.
On September 7, Lee stated on his Facebook that the People Power Party is exaggerating allegations of illegal lobbying regarding Kim's communication with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, claiming that their political attacks have crossed the line even before the confirmation hearing begins.
He specifically criticized independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon for demanding a special investigation, arguing that the complaint made by Kim is a public interest action that is not considered illegal under the Anti-Corruption Act. Lee remarked, "It is absurd for someone who has served as Minister of Justice to call for a special investigation over this matter. It is unreasonable and nonsensical."
Lee also refuted claims that the prosecution's decision to suspend charges against Kim was a lenient treatment amid the impeachment climate. He stated, "Kim was vigorously pushing for the prosecution's reform, yet the investigation concluded without any criminal charges being recognized, making the decision to suspend charges baffling. The assertion that this is preferential treatment is equally ridiculous."
He further questioned, "How could Kim feel so wronged that he filed a constitutional petition with the Constitutional Court to overturn the non-prosecution decision?"
Lee criticized Han, a former Minister of Justice under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, suggesting that his actions against Kim, the nominee for Minister of Justice under the Lee Jae-myung administration, raise suspicions of an intent to obstruct prosecutorial reform. He concluded, "No matter how much the People Power Party tries to shake the nominee and hinder prosecutorial reform, the public will not tolerate it."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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