[Briefing] Yoo Si-min: 'The President Acts Like a Factional Leader...'

This article previews "Briefing," a political analysis program hosted by Ha Eo-yeong of the Hankyoreh newspaper, featuring political critic Park Jin-young, political philosopher Kim Man-kwon, and Newstapa reporter Han Sang-jin. The program aims to dissect the latest political developments, offering insights into the intricacies of South Korean politics.

A significant focus of the discussion will be the ongoing primary elections within the Democratic Party, particularly the advancement of Kim Min-seok, Jeong Cheong-rae, and Song Young-gil to the main contest. The program will also delve into the implications of Song Young-gil's remarks regarding the powers of a special prosecutor, specifically questioning the exclusion of the authority to withdraw indictments. Adding to the political commentary, Yoo Si-min is slated to share his views on the president's conduct, suggesting the president is acting like a factional leader and asserting that a party leader is not a subordinate.

The discussion extends to President Lee's stance on real estate issues, indicating a willingness to face political repercussions for necessary measures. The political fallout from the first-instance guilty verdict for Oh Se-hoon, the mayor of Seoul, will also be examined, noting the differing reactions from the party leadership, including cautiousness from Han Dong-hoon and concern from Lee Jun-seok. Furthermore, the program will address the persistent issues surrounding prosecutorial reform, including supplementary investigation rights and the withdrawal of indictments, as well as the court's decision to allow live broadcasting of the trial concerning the National Power's 39.7 billion won refund related to Yoon's election law violation. The program will also briefly touch upon the lessons from the case of former Cheongju City Councilor Choi Young-joong.