Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, criticized fellow party member Kim Yong-min on September 22, stating, "If you express your opinions publicly without going through the proper procedures, how are you different from the opposition?" This remark was directed at Kim Yong-min, who recently voiced his opposition to the nomination of Kim Ji-yong, the newly appointed chief of the Major Crimes Agency, due to Kim's background as a former prosecutor.
During an appearance on the Democratic Party's YouTube channel 'Minty07,' Kim Min-seok emphasized, "Members of the ruling party, especially those at the level of lawmakers, should raise issues within the party rather than publicly." He reiterated the importance of gathering opinions internally, stating, "There can be a process of consolidating opinions within the party. Please gather your opinions within the party."
Kim Min-seok also pointed out that any issues raised regarding appointments should be based on accurate information. He explained that many allegations or controversies often turn out to be false during verification processes.
He stated, "You can raise issues, but they must be accurately identified," adding, "Once a final conclusion is reached, the opinions of those in charge of appointments must be respected. Otherwise, we should not be in the ruling party." He expressed his intention to establish the party's own principles and discipline.
Meanwhile, Kim Yong-min publicly opposed the appointment of Kim Ji-yong as chief of the Major Crimes Agency on his Facebook page the previous day, stating, "Prosecutorial reform is regressing." He further warned that if the leadership of the Major Crimes Agency is filled with former prosecutors, it could undermine the separation of investigation and prosecution through its integration with the prosecution.
During an appearance on the Democratic Party's YouTube channel 'Minty07,' Kim Min-seok emphasized, "Members of the ruling party, especially those at the level of lawmakers, should raise issues within the party rather than publicly." He reiterated the importance of gathering opinions internally, stating, "There can be a process of consolidating opinions within the party. Please gather your opinions within the party."
Kim Min-seok also pointed out that any issues raised regarding appointments should be based on accurate information. He explained that many allegations or controversies often turn out to be false during verification processes.
He stated, "You can raise issues, but they must be accurately identified," adding, "Once a final conclusion is reached, the opinions of those in charge of appointments must be respected. Otherwise, we should not be in the ruling party." He expressed his intention to establish the party's own principles and discipline.
Meanwhile, Kim Yong-min publicly opposed the appointment of Kim Ji-yong as chief of the Major Crimes Agency on his Facebook page the previous day, stating, "Prosecutorial reform is regressing." He further warned that if the leadership of the Major Crimes Agency is filled with former prosecutors, it could undermine the separation of investigation and prosecution through its integration with the prosecution.
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