Justice Minister Nominee to Wait for Facts on Alleged Malicious Prosecution against President
[Politics] : The nominee for justice minister has reiterated that finding the truth must come first, amid controversy over whether President Lee Jae Myung’s criminal charges should be withdrawn. Nominee Lee Yong-cheol made the remark Wednesday when asked to clarify his position on a planned special counsel ... [more...]
Justice Minister nominee Lee Yong-cheol stated Wednesday that the priority must be uncovering the truth regarding a planned special counsel probe into allegedly fabricated indictments against President Lee Jae Myung. Speaking to reporters, Lee declined to offer a clear stance on whether he would seek to drop the indictments, noting that the special counsel has not yet launched.
The nominee emphasized that he will monitor the fact-finding activities of the special counsel without presumptions, maintaining that his stance remains that all subsequent actions should follow law and principles. The remarks follow the National Assembly's passage of the special counsel bill last week. According to The Korea Times, the main opposition People Power Party has criticized the bill, claiming it is intended to ultimately cancel all indictments against the president.
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