민주 법사위 “조희대, 내일 불출석시 처벌 불가피”…국회 출석 압박

The Democratic Justice Committee of the National Assembly urged Prosecutor General Yang Je-hee to attend a questioning session on the impeachment proposal on Day 30, warning that non-attendance could lead to legal consequences. Committee Chairman Song Young-gyu held a press briefing at the National Assembly, referring to Law Article 12, which states that failing to attend could result in punishment ranging from three years of imprisonment to a fine of up to 30 million won.

The committee had previously requested Yang's attendance without consulting President Im Chang-jung, leading to Yang's refusal to appear based on her claim that the committee's actions violate the principle of the separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary. Yang's lawyers argued that her attendance was necessary to comply with the National Assembly's testimony and witness law.

The Democratic Party, along with the Justice Reform Party and the Progressive Party, jointly issued a statement urging Yang to attend the questioning session again, emphasizing the need to uphold the integrity of the judiciary and the importance of respecting the recommendations of the previous committee.