Kwak Sang-eon, a member of the Democratic Party and son-in-law of the late former President Roh Moo-hyun, recently commented on President Lee Jae-myung's mention of Roh on social media, stating, "It seems he wants to borrow the sentiments of the public who wish to remember President Roh."
On October 12, during an appearance on BBS Radio's 'Jeong Hye-seung's Morning Journal,' Kwak noted, "Since President Roh's passing, various methods have been employed to utilize his political legacy. I believe the current president also wants to draw on the political preferences and memories that the public has of President Roh."
Kwak specifically referred to a post made by President Lee on October 10, which stated, "I am reminded of President Roh Moo-hyun, who was criticized and mocked for communicating with the public through comments." He remarked, "President Roh indeed tried to communicate with the public and did so in various ways. I recall that he directly engaged with the public through comments on several occasions."
He added, "Throughout his term, mocking and criticizing President Roh and those close to him became almost a national pastime, lasting for a long time. I see that the current president is using those aspects to fit his own narrative."
Kwak also expressed concerns regarding the new criminal justice system, which includes the abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights and the establishment of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency and the Prosecution Service. He stated, "The new judicial system has started without being fully prepared. I am worried about whether this new system is moving in a safe direction for the public, and I believe we need to quickly organize the current system."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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