Prosecutor General Lee One-seok strongly criticized the main opposition party's move to impeach four prosecutors, mainly involved in corruption investigations into former party leader Lee Jae-myung, labeling it as an unlawful act. The Democratic Party's submission of the impeachment motion to the National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee has drawn widespread condemnation from senior prosecutors. Lee emphasized that the prosecution will thoroughly examine whether DP lawmakers were misusing their power and parliamentary immunity, asserting that the planned impeachment constitutes an abuse of power and interference with the exercise of others' rights, in violation of the Constitution and laws. He also highlighted the potential legal issues and defamation arising from the motion, indicating that a legal review will be conducted to assess if any aspects exceed parliamentary immunity. Lee's statements indicate the prosecution's intention to pursue legal action against the DP's impeachment motion, as he reiterated the determination to demonstrate its unconstitutional and illegal nature. The top prosecutor's remarks reflect a heightened level of criticism and a clear stance against the impeachment, signaling a potential legal battle ahead.
Prosecutor General Lee One-seok strongly criticized the main opposition party's move to impeach four prosecutors, mainly involved in corruption investigations into former party leader Lee Jae-myung, labeling it as an unlawful act. The Democratic Party's submission of the impeachment motion to the National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee has drawn widespread condemnation from senior prosecutors. Lee emphasized that the prosecution will thoroughly examine whether DP lawmakers were misusing their power and parliamentary immunity, asserting that the planned impeachment constitutes an abuse of power and interference with the exercise of others' rights, in violation of the Constitution and laws. He also highlighted the potential legal issues and defamation arising from the motion, indicating that a legal review will be conducted to assess if any aspects exceed parliamentary immunity. Lee's statements indicate the prosecution's intention to pursue legal action against the DP's impeachment motion, as he reiterated the determination to demonstrate its unconstitutional and illegal nature. The top prosecutor's remarks reflect a heightened level of criticism and a clear stance against the impeachment, signaling a potential legal battle ahead.