Democratic Party interim leader: Opposition leader sounds like a far-right YouTuber

South Korea's Democratic Party is poised to enact a landmark reform, fully abolishing prosecutors' investigative powers and separating investigative and prosecutorial functions. The party's interim leader, Han Byung-do, hailed the impending passage of the Criminal Procedure Act amendment as a historic turning point, moving away from concentrated prosecutorial power towards a system under constitutional and public control.

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This will be a historic turning point that ends the 'concentration of power' where prosecutors both investigated and prosecuted, and separates prosecutorial power to place it under the control of the constitution and the people.

"This will be a historic turning point that ends the 'concentration of power' where prosecutors both investigated and prosecuted, and separates prosecutorial power to place it under the control of the constitution and the people," Han stated during a party meeting. He assured the public that the party would hold a nationwide briefing to address concerns and explain follow-up measures, aiming to prevent any gaps in rights protection or investigations during the transition.

However, the reform effort has been met with sharp criticism from the opposition People Power Party. Han specifically targeted party leader Jang Dong-hyuk, accusing him of making inflammatory remarks and distorting facts about constitutional amendments, even invoking impeachment. "If you only look at the remarks without the name, you can't tell if this person is the leader of the main opposition party or a far-right YouTuber," Han asserted, condemning Jang's statements as irresponsible, malicious incitement, and black propaganda aimed at hindering national progress.

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If you only look at the remarks without the name, you can't tell if this person is the leader of the main opposition party or a far-right YouTuber.

Han further questioned Jang's leadership, suggesting his pursuit of party authority through disciplinary actions resembled that of a dictator. He urged Jang to cease spreading baseless rumors and misleading the public, emphasizing that the Democratic Party is committed to reforming the justice system for the benefit of the people.

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Jang is only hindering Korea with incitement, fabrication, slander, and curses.