Jang Donghyuk: "Kim Seungwon, a Complete Crime Package... Will Push for Dropping Prosecution"

On September 14, Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, commented on Justice Minister nominee Kim Seungwon, stating, "It's as if they want to give the public a complete package of crimes as a gift." He continued, "President Lee Jaemyung should immediately withdraw the nomination of Kim and announce that he will stand trial and that he will not pursue constitutional amendments to extend his term."

Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on September 10, 2026. Photo by Dongjoo Yoon

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that morning, Jang said, "Kim Seungwon drained stock investors' money through rat poison lobbying and improper solicitations, set up a family association to siphon off taxpayers' money, and sent his son and daughter to prestigious schools through fraudulent registration of residency. In addition, his resume is filled with records of drunk driving." He made these statements while expressing his stance.

Jang further stated, "The reason President Lee and the Democratic Party of Korea are going all-in to 'save Private Kim Seungwon' is because of withdrawing the indictment." He added, "When asked in a written inquiry whether he would withdraw the indictment, Kim answered that he would 'carry out his duties fairly in accordance with the law and regulations,' but this simply means if the presidential office pushes for it, he will proceed with withdrawal of the indictment."

He continued, "Withdrawing the indictment is impossible. Even if the indictment is withdrawn, it will only increase the prison terms of President Lee and his accomplices. Even if (President Lee) withdraws indictments for the five trials, there are too many crimes committed as president for new trials not to await him. The nomination should be withdrawn, even at this point."

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