여야, 감사원 ‘통계조작·서해사건’ 조사결과 두고 책임 공방

On the 29th, the two major parties held a joint press conference over the findings of the Audit Office's investigation into the "statistical manipulation and the Sewol ferry incident" cases. The Democratic United Party criticized the audit office for "turning the audit authority into a target of attack and committing self-scrutiny and manipulation audits, which shattered constitutional order and the rule of law."

They called for investigations into those involved and reforms to the audit office. The Democratic Party's spokesperson stated that the actions of the previous government "defiled the constitutional order and the rule of law" and demanded legal and institutional improvements to restore the audit office's independence and neutrality.

The party also demanded accountability for those who abused their authority to damage the state functions. The Democratic Party accused the previous government of "kowtowing to the previous government's political maneuver" and criticized the audit office for "compromising its own authority and bowing to the ruling government in a shameful act worse than an apology."

The Audit Office released the results of its investigation into the government's statistical manipulation and the Sewol ferry incident on the 27th. It found numerous issues with the audit process, including high-pressure tactics and forced testimony, and recommended the dismissal or resignation of 21 individuals involved.