Blue House on Justice Minister Jeong Sung-ho's 'Public Resignation Expressed': 'Must Play a Role Until Prosecution Office Launches and Stabilizes'

The Blue House has indicated that Justice Minister Jeong Sung-ho is expected to continue in his position until the newly established prosecution agencies are successfully launched and stabilized. This stance was conveyed amid Jeong's public declaration of his intent to resign.

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new wine must be put into new wineskins

Hong Ik-pyo, the Senior Political Advisor to the Blue House, stated in an interview that Jeong has not officially submitted his resignation. He emphasized that with the prosecution reform process underway and the planned launch of a Public Prosecutors' Office and a Major Crimes Investigation Agency in October, the responsible minister should see these initiatives through their institutional establishment and stabilization.

Jeong had previously expressed his desire to step down, stating at a National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee meeting on July 27 that "new wine must be put into new wineskins," implying a need for new leadership. However, the Blue House appears to believe that his departure should be timed to avoid disrupting the ongoing reforms.

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The prosecution reform is underway, and the Public Prosecutors' Office and the Major Crimes Investigation Agency must be launched in October. Should not the minister in charge see this matter through and ensure the institutional stabilization?

Seong Ki-hong, the Blue House Public Relations Secretary, also commented on the matter, suggesting that public service is not a position one can simply choose to enter or leave at will. He indicated that Jeong would consider various factors before any final decisions are made regarding his tenure.

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Public service is not a position one can simply choose to enter or leave at will. In that regard, Minister Jeong will consider various factors, and the situation will unfold accordingly.