Kim Yong-min, a member of the Democratic Party, stated that "prosecutorial reform must be completed" in response to reports regarding Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho's resignation.
On Facebook, Kim said, "The mid-term resignation of a key minister in prosecutorial reform does not help realize the government's reform intentions. Even if it is difficult, we must see it through to the end."
Earlier that day, reports emerged that Jung had submitted his resignation, a claim that has been raised multiple times in the past. However, the Blue House stated, "We cannot confirm matters related to personnel."
Meanwhile, Jung has expressed concerns regarding the abolition of supplementary investigative powers during the reform process. He has also claimed that since much of the prosecutorial reform has already been completed, another minister could carry out the duties without disruption.
However, within the Democratic Party, there are calls for Jung to complete the reform. Notably, during a National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee meeting on September 27, Jung mentioned, "My health has not been very good recently. I have experienced significant sleep disturbances for several months and have had other personal issues, which I have discussed with those close to the president." In response, Park Ji-won, the party's oldest member, admonished him, saying, "Your health can hold out until the end of the year. Even if you die, you need to have the mindset to succeed the president. You must see this through and then step down."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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