People Power Party senior spokesperson Choi sharply criticized the Democratic Party’s National Assembly investigation into alleged political manipulation of indictments under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. He described it as “a blatant act of political shielding that abuses the dismissal of charges in Lee Jae-myung’s criminal trial and manipulates the judiciary.”
Background on the Probe
The probe, titled “Investigation into the Yoon Administration’s Political Prosecutor Fabricated Indictment Suspicion,” targets government job agency practices. On April 3, Park Sang-yong and In Cheon-ji, deputy floor leaders linked to past hiring scandals, submitted statements to the special government audit committee.
Choi emphasized that government job agencies exist to manage powerful private sector roles and national tasks. However, he accused the current efforts of legitimizing connected cases involving major scandals like Daejang-dong, Woorye, and large-scale Sangbangul hirings as legitimate.
Bipartisan Issue or Political Maneuver?
“This government job agency and the second special probe lack any reference to ‘illegal changes.’ Instead, heavyweights from the government, Democratic Party, and probes form an intertwined ‘black illegal triangle’ without legal basis,” Choi stated.
He further noted that bringing scandal-linked examiners to the government on April 3 undermines clarity in famous cases and exceeds national sentiment in national audits. “The Democratic Party claims no relation to government jobs, but suspicions persist over their original fair share involvement. Even the government’s targets can enter deeply,” he added.
Call for Accountability
Choi warned that key government positions risk replacement by those involved in hiring irregularities. “People who changed non-regulars to regulars through rescues now lead chases against examiners. In the public eye, it’s a fair response, but objectively, it’s shielding novel politics,” he said.
He urged the Democratic Party to acknowledge the bipartisan nature if they claim legitimate procedures. “It’s not about shielding the administration but executing presidential orders through legal processes. Yet strengthening government this way constitutes novel political entry exploiting public job abuse,” Choi asserted.
Analysis reveals the power structure’s gravity as self-evident, rooted in private interests. “No legal basis exists for calling this fabricated prosecution across party lines,” he concluded.
