Park Chung-kwon, a member of the People Power Party, stated on July 8 that "if President Lee Jae-myung truly desires cooperation, he should propose forming a joint committee regarding supplementary investigation rights instead of suggesting golf meetings with opposition lawmakers." The People Power Party has publicly proposed holding a joint committee to reassess the overhaul of the criminal investigation system.
During his appearance on KBS Radio's 'Current Affairs', Park emphasized that the issue of supplementary investigation rights should not be politicized for the Democratic Party's convention but should be decided solely based on public welfare.
He referenced allegations of collusion between the father of Jang Yoon-gi, a victim in the Gwangju high school girl murder case, and the police investigation team, suggesting that "without the supplementary investigation by the prosecution, these matters would have remained undisclosed and buried."
Park also expressed disappointment that discussions on supplementary investigation rights are becoming intertwined with the Democratic Party's internal power struggles rather than focusing on public welfare and national development. He remarked, "Supplementary investigation rights are directly related to people's livelihoods," and lamented that the strong support from the Democratic Party's base has coalesced around the idea of 'complete abolition.' He questioned, "What does a legitimacy battle have to do with public welfare?"
Regarding the controversy over former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok's absence during the vote on a resolution to lift the state of emergency during the December 3 emergency declaration, Park described it as "disappointing."
In addition, concerning the special investigation into the voting paper shortage, Park argued that appointing a special prosecutor through recommendations from third parties like the Korean Bar Association may have limitations, asserting that "the most reliable option is a special prosecutor recommended by the opposition party."
During his appearance on KBS Radio's 'Current Affairs', Park emphasized that the issue of supplementary investigation rights should not be politicized for the Democratic Party's convention but should be decided solely based on public welfare.
He referenced allegations of collusion between the father of Jang Yoon-gi, a victim in the Gwangju high school girl murder case, and the police investigation team, suggesting that "without the supplementary investigation by the prosecution, these matters would have remained undisclosed and buried."
Park also expressed disappointment that discussions on supplementary investigation rights are becoming intertwined with the Democratic Party's internal power struggles rather than focusing on public welfare and national development. He remarked, "Supplementary investigation rights are directly related to people's livelihoods," and lamented that the strong support from the Democratic Party's base has coalesced around the idea of 'complete abolition.' He questioned, "What does a legitimacy battle have to do with public welfare?"
Regarding the controversy over former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok's absence during the vote on a resolution to lift the state of emergency during the December 3 emergency declaration, Park described it as "disappointing."
In addition, concerning the special investigation into the voting paper shortage, Park argued that appointing a special prosecutor through recommendations from third parties like the Korean Bar Association may have limitations, asserting that "the most reliable option is a special prosecutor recommended by the opposition party."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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