Democratic Party accuses Acting Director Choi Sang-mok of dereliction of duty… “Never neglecting the collapse of the judicial system” (Comprehensive 2nd report) :: Sympathetic Media Newsis ::

Democratic Legal Committee decides to file charges against Acting Director Choi Sang-mok, including dereliction of duty

Press conference tomorrow… “As an acting authority, I don’t even do the bare minimum.”

(Seoul = Newsis) Reporters Shin Jae-hyeon, Jo Jae-wan, and Kim Gyeong-rok = On the 6th, the Democratic Party of Korea decided to report Acting President Choi Sang-mok, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance, to the Corruption Investigation Office (High-ranking Public Officials Crime Investigation Office) on charges of dereliction of duty and abuse of power.

In a situation where the standoff between the National Security Agency and investigative agencies over the execution of the arrest warrant for President Yoon Seok-yeol is prolonged, it is claimed that Acting Choi is actually committing a ‘second act of rebellion’ by interfering with the execution of the warrant.

The Democratic Party’s Legal Committee said in a notice to reporters that day, “We are accusing Acting Director Choi of dereliction of duty, etc.” and “We will definitely hold Acting Director Choi Sang-mok legally accountable for failing to do the bare minimum as acting authority, including neglecting the collapse of the judicial system in the Republic of Korea.” “He said.

The Legal Affairs Commission plans to reveal specific details about the accusation against Acting Director Choi through a press conference on the afternoon of the 7th.

Senior Spokesperson Cho Seung-rae also met with reporters immediately after the Supreme Committee meeting held at the main office of the National Assembly this morning and said, “We believe that Acting President Choi is in fact watching and sympathizing with the act of destroying order.” “It’s going on, the investigation is going on in earnest,” he said.

Spokesperson Cho said, “Acting Choi is neglecting the request for recommendation of a permanent special prosecutor, the appointment of a Constitutional Court judge, the appointment of a Supreme Court Justice, and the direction of the Secret Service for failing to comply with the Security Service’s arrest warrant.” “It can only be seen as something that can sympathize with,” he said.

(Seoul = Newsis) Reporter Choi Jin-seok = Acting President Choi Sang-mok, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance is attending a meeting on external economic issues held at the Seoul Government Complex on the 6th. (Presidential Office Photojournalist Group) 2025.01.06. (email protected)

He said, “If related measures are not taken today, I will report (Acting Director Choi),” and “I am considering filing a complaint for dereliction of duty and abuse of power, and I think I will probably file a report with the Corruption Investigation Office.”

When asked about the possibility of pursuing impeachment, he said, “We are considering filing a complaint,” and added, “I think Acting President Choi knows well what measures are necessary, and I hope he will put what he knows into action.”

Lee Jae-myeong, leader of the Democratic Party, said at an emergency general meeting of lawmakers held at the main office of the National Assembly this morning, “(Acting President Choi) is committing another act of rebellion that seeks personal gain through the destruction of order.” He added, “The Acting President’s act of destroying order. “I thought that they should be held strictly accountable for their acts of rebellion,” he said.

He said, “It seems that the acting president, who is responsible for resolving this situation, is also committing an act of destroying order rather than carrying out the same responsibility for maintaining order.”

He said, “The National Security Agency is using force and even arming itself to resist the execution of the arrest warrant duly issued by the court, but I am suspicious that the acting official who is responsible for stopping this is not stopping but rather supporting.”

He said, “For example, if the National Security Agency illegally blocks a court warrant, it is an illegal and criminal act. Naturally, measures such as exclusion from duty and dismissal from position must be taken, but according to some reports, the police did not respond because the Secret Service asked the police to provide support,” he said. He pointed out, “I have repeatedly given instructions to ‘warn the National Security Agency’ and ‘avoid illegal acts,’ but Acting Director Choi has ignored them.”

In a public statement at the highest level on the day, floor leader Park Chan-dae also said to Acting Director Choi, “He has a very great responsibility for the current situation,” and added, “As he has the duty to protect the Constitution and the law and has the authority to command the Secret Service, the Secret Service’s illegal actions were committed.” “It must be suppressed immediately,” he said.

In particular, “Chief of Security Park Jong-joon, Deputy Chief of Security Kim Seong-hoon, and Head of Security Headquarters Lee Kwang-woo actively interfered with law enforcement and even gave orders to Secret Service employees to open fire,” he said. “As there are specific suspicions, he must be immediately relieved of his position and excluded from work.” “Immediately relieve the Chief of Security and the Head of Security Headquarters from their positions,” he said.

He said, “If no action is taken, we will consider it as an expression of intention to collaborate with Yoon Seok-yeol, the leader of the rebellion, and will take appropriate action.”

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