Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, warned on October 12 about internal hardliners targeting President Yoon Suk Yeol and the party itself. He stated, "There have been instances of continuously attacking the president and the party by changing logic and targets."
During an appearance on the Democratic Party's YouTube channel, Minty07, Kim emphasized that President Yoon values rationality and is open to discussion. However, he noted that some members seem to persist in expressing their concerns without engaging in dialogue.
Kim pointed out that various voices within the party have been attacking the president and the party by shifting their arguments and targets, a trend he believes is still evident. He expressed concern over the inappropriate manner in which these issues are being articulated.
This statement appears to be directed at hardliners within the party, including Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung and lawmaker Kim Yong-min, who have openly expressed dissatisfaction regarding the appointment of Kim Ji-yong as the head of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency and issues related to judicial reform. Both Lee and Kim have opposed Kim Ji-yong's appointment, citing his previous resistance to judicial reforms during his tenure as a prosecutor.
Additionally, Kim addressed the recent remarks made by Minister of the Interior and Safety Yoon Ho-joong regarding Im Eun-jung, the head of the Gwangju Serious Crimes Investigation Agency. Yoon had ordered an investigation after Im publicly criticized Kim Ji-yong, suggesting that she seems to confuse her role as a prosecutor with that of a politician.
Kim noted that there have been many calls for action against Im, stating, "While it is acceptable for the ruling party to raise issues internally, it would be better for public officials to express their concerns in a different manner."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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