Lee Urges Prosecution to Correct Mistakes; Presidential Office Cites Consistent Governance Views

President Lee Myung-bak has urged the prosecution to acknowledge and correct its errors, cautioning that no institution should become complacent and believe itself infallible. "Anyone can make mistakes. If you make a mistake, you apologize and retract it. This applies to any institution," Lee stated while receiving a performance report from the prosecution.

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Anyone can make mistakes. If you make a mistake, you apologize and retract it. This applies to any institution.

The presidential office later clarified that Lee's remarks were not a specific criticism of the prosecution but rather an expression of his long-held views on governance. A spokesperson explained that the President believes powerful institutions must be held to a commensurate level of responsibility. Lee's message was a reminder to the prosecution to remain vigilant and avoid the "trap of infallibility."

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Institutions with great authority must bear commensurate responsibility.

The President's comments gained attention in the context of ongoing political debates, particularly concerning a special prosecutor bill proposed by the Democratic Party. This bill aims to grant a special prosecutor the authority to withdraw indictments, a provision that has drawn criticism from opposition parties like the People Power Party.

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The prosecution should be wary of falling into the trap of infallibility.