Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, asserted on September 10 that the provision of investigation materials that cannot be leaked externally constitutes a clear crime, in response to independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon's continued attacks on Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice. During a policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly, Han described the actions of the independent lawmaker as 'illegal political maneuvering' and urged investigative agencies to clarify the situation.
Han emphasized, as Deputy Minister of Justice Lee Jin-soo stated during a government questioning session on September 9, that internal reports generated during the prosecutors' decision-making process must not be leaked under any circumstances. He claimed that the materials disclosed by the independent lawmaker were internal documents from the prosecution, highlighting them as 'clear criminal acts.' The leaked indictment plan was accessible only to certain individuals, including the investigation team and the Supreme Prosecutors' Office leadership.
He further pointed out, 'The leak of internal prosecution documents is a serious matter. Is this not illegal political maneuvering using the prosecutors' cabinet?' He added that it is a significant incident that undermines public office discipline.
Han also noted that his party member Kim Dong-a filed a complaint against the independent lawmaker on September 8, calling for a swift investigation by the authorities. The Democratic Party has also indicated a firm response at the party level.
'A complaint has already been filed. The National Investigation Headquarters must conduct a prompt investigation to clarify the facts of the related case,' Han warned, stating that the Democratic Party will respond decisively to any political maneuvers or obstructions to ensure that the personnel hearing proceeds strictly according to law and procedure.
Meanwhile, in response to the Democratic Party's accusations, the independent lawmaker dismissed the claims on his Facebook page the previous day, stating, 'I have never received any similar materials from the prosecution.'
Han emphasized, as Deputy Minister of Justice Lee Jin-soo stated during a government questioning session on September 9, that internal reports generated during the prosecutors' decision-making process must not be leaked under any circumstances. He claimed that the materials disclosed by the independent lawmaker were internal documents from the prosecution, highlighting them as 'clear criminal acts.' The leaked indictment plan was accessible only to certain individuals, including the investigation team and the Supreme Prosecutors' Office leadership.
He further pointed out, 'The leak of internal prosecution documents is a serious matter. Is this not illegal political maneuvering using the prosecutors' cabinet?' He added that it is a significant incident that undermines public office discipline.
Han also noted that his party member Kim Dong-a filed a complaint against the independent lawmaker on September 8, calling for a swift investigation by the authorities. The Democratic Party has also indicated a firm response at the party level.
'A complaint has already been filed. The National Investigation Headquarters must conduct a prompt investigation to clarify the facts of the related case,' Han warned, stating that the Democratic Party will respond decisively to any political maneuvers or obstructions to ensure that the personnel hearing proceeds strictly according to law and procedure.
Meanwhile, in response to the Democratic Party's accusations, the independent lawmaker dismissed the claims on his Facebook page the previous day, stating, 'I have never received any similar materials from the prosecution.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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