Kim Minseok Directly Criticizes Han Donghoon: “Not Joseon's Best Prosecutor, But Joseon's Faulty Scissors”

On-Site Supreme Council Held in Jeonju on the 9th

The Final Page of Misconduct by Political Prosecutors

"Fact-Finding Needed Separately from the Confirmation Hearing"

Kim Minseok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, made remarks on the 9th directed at independent lawmaker Han Donghoon, who has continued his attacks on Kim Seungwon, the nominee for Minister of Justice. Kim stated, "Nicknames like 'Joseon Top Prosecutor' or 'Joseon Top Scissors' create an obsession with being the 'best in Joseon.' It would be more accurate to call him 'Joseon Rogue Prosecutor' or 'Joseon Rogue Scissors.'

At the on-site Supreme Council meeting held at the Jeonbuk Provincial Government Office in Jeonju, Jeonbuk on this day, Kim said, "Until now, I had advised that minimizing response to Han regarding the confirmation hearing for the nominee would be preferable, but after hearing today’s developments, it seems the situation has changed."

Kim Minseok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is speaking at the on-site Supreme Council meeting held on the 9th at the Jeonbuk Provincial Government Office in Jeonju, Jeonbuk. Photo by Yonhap News

Kim added, "The Han Donghoon issue appears likely to become a separate incident. It is the final chapter in the record of all illegal and rogue conduct by political prosecutors, which concluded with prosecution reform and has now come to an end."

He went on to say, "It has become unavoidable to thoroughly verify allegations regarding file cabinet leaks, evidence fabrication, and evidence-related suspicions that Han created, whether intentionally or not. Now that Han has become a member of the National Assembly, it seems he has begun the act of dealing the final blow to the political prosecution service where he was once active, in order to save himself, even if it means turning against his own people."

Kim emphasized, "This matter needs to be thoroughly investigated, and if there are any individuals involved in the leaks, all of them must be dealt with according to the law. While the confirmation hearing for the nominee should be left to the team that prepared it, I ask Han Minsoo and Jeon Yonggi, the Supreme Council members who have consistently raised the issue, as well as the spokespersons and, if necessary, the Legislation and Judiciary Committee staff, to diligently track the Han Donghoon case and prepare to take legal action."

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