Han Byeong-do, the acting leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, on July 31, calling him a "dictator" for continuing unprecedented disciplinary politics aimed at protecting his party leadership. He also warned against dragging President Lee Jae-myung into political disputes.
During a Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, Han stated, "Jang has lost his reason and continues to make outrageous remarks."
He added, "Jang is suggesting that the new criminal justice system is intended to cancel President Lee's trial, and he is distorting facts regarding constitutional amendments while even mentioning the impeachment of President Lee." He further explained that adding grounds for dismissal in the Criminal Procedure Law amendment is merely a matter of legal codification.
Han pointed out, "It has become difficult to distinguish whether Jang is the leader of the main opposition party or an extreme right-wing YouTuber. He is only hindering the future of South Korea with incitement, fabrication, outrageous remarks, and curses. As a politician, he should be concerned about the future of South Korea and provide hope to the people."
Meanwhile, the sudden addition of provisions expanding grounds for dismissal in the Criminal Procedure Law amendment has sparked controversy. The People Power Party criticized this move, stating that the "expansion of grounds for dismissal is a blatant declaration to completely eliminate President Lee's trial and a legislative rush."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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