People Power Party to Urge Veto of Special Prosecutor Bill in Front of the Presidential Office

The People Power Party held an on-site caucus of its lawmakers in front of Sarangchae at the former presidential office in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 10th, urging the veto of the so-called 'fabricated indictment special prosecutor bill' (a bill establishing a special prosecutor to investigate allegations of fabricated indictments by the prosecution), which was passed at the National Assembly plenary session led by the Democratic Party of Korea.

Floor leader Jung Jeong-sik criticized at the caucus that day, saying, "The Lee Jae-myung and Kim Hyun-ji Seongnam cartel has taken over the state affairs of South Korea." As evidence, he pointed out that Policy Advisor Kim Hyun-ji, Policy Advisor Jung Jin-sang, Policy Advisor Lee Han-ju, UN Ambassador-designate Cho Ji-hoon, and Justice Minister nominee Lee Yong-chul, all appointed by President Lee Jae-myung, were members of the 2010 Lee Jae-myung Seongnam mayoral transition committee.

Nominee Lee Yong-chul stated the previous day, the 9th, that the special prosecutor would focus on uncovering the truth, with everything else handled according to law and principle.

The People Power Party believes the bill will be approved at the Cabinet meeting next week, and is considering holding regional outdoor rallies in response.