Justice minister nominee cautious on withdrawal of indictments against Lee
Justice Minister nominee Lee Yong-cheol on Monday expressed reservations about nullifying indictments against President Lee Jae Myung following last week's passage of a special counsel bill to investigate allegations of fabricated indictments, including those that currently involve the president. The nominee, who currently serves as head of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA),…
Justice Minister nominee Lee Yong-cheol voiced doubts on Monday regarding the invalidation of indictments against President Lee Jae Myung, following the recent enactment of a special counsel bill aimed at probing allegations of fabricated indictments, including those presently linked to the president. Presently serving as the head of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), the nominee underscored the importance of the special counsel concentrating solely on ascertaining the truth.
Appointed on Friday to assume the role of justice minister, a position vacant for over two months since the previous appointee, Jung Sung-ho, resigned in late August, Lee was selected amid a bill's passage by the National Assembly. This legislation sparked protests from the main opposition People Power Party, who contend the bill is intended to annul all indictments against the president.
Lee expressed his stance, stating, "I believe it is appropriate for the special counsel to focus solely on uncovering the truth from now on, while all other matters should be handled in accordance with the law and established principles."
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