Park Ji-won, a member of the Democratic Party, criticized Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, stating that "there are ample grounds for impeachment" while highlighting delays in the trial of Kim Geon-hee.
Appearing on BBS Radio's 'Morning Journal' on October 22, Park pointed out issues such as the loss of public trust in the judiciary and the misuse of corporate credit cards.
He expressed concern over the Supreme Court's decision to refer Kim Geon-hee's case involving violations of the Capital Markets Act and Political Fund Act to a full bench, saying, "They have handed it over to the full bench just before the ruling. The judiciary seems strange these days. The public is anxious about whether Kim Geon-hee will be released soon, while the judiciary is heading in that direction."
Currently, Kim is undergoing a trial related to three major allegations: involvement in stock price manipulation at Deutsche Motors, receiving free public opinion surveys from Myungtaek-kyun, and accepting luxury bags from the Unification Church while interfering in internal party elections. With the appeal ruling postponed, a verdict before her detention period expires on October 31 has become virtually impossible.
Park also criticized recent major rulings by the judiciary, noting, "In the case of the North Korean fishermen being sent back, the first trial suspended the sentences of National Security Director Chung Eui-yong and former National Intelligence Service Director Seo Hoon, but the second trial convicted them."
Additionally, Park directed sharp remarks at Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae regarding ongoing controversies within the party. He stated, "Choo Mi-ae should focus on her role as governor and not overreach into Yeouido. Financial issues exist in every metropolitan area, but this is a time for reflection, not for making such statements."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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