Opposition Leader Claims New Prosecution Committee Aims to Clear Lee Jae-myung's Name

Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party in South Korea, has strongly criticized the recent launch of a committee tasked with investigating alleged human rights abuses and abuses of power within the prosecution service. He described the committee, named the "Prosecution Human Rights Respect Future Committee," as a "ridiculous organization" and a "build-up" to overturn the ongoing trial of former presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung.

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The composition of the committee itself is ridiculous... This is a build-up to cancel Lee's trial.

Jang expressed his dismay over the committee's composition, particularly noting that its chairperson, lawyer Jang Ju-young, has previously served as the secretary-general and president of the Minbyun Lawyers for a Democratic Society. Jang argued that if there were any semblance of fairness, the committee would include at least one member from the opposing viewpoint. He characterized the committee's formation as a foregone conclusion, where the decision has already been made, and the members are merely there to rubber-stamp it.

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If there was a shred of conscience, they would have included one or two people from the opposing side.

"This is about respecting the human rights of Lee Jae-myung alone, and guaranteeing the future of Lee Jae-myung alone," Jang stated on his Facebook page. He further accused the government of using national funds for such a purpose, implying a misuse of taxpayer money to benefit a single individual. The opposition leader asserted that those responsible would inevitably face consequences for their actions.

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This is about respecting the human rights of Lee Jae-myung alone, and guaranteeing the future of Lee Jae-myung alone.

"They will definitely pay the price. Instead of preventing Lee Jae-myung from going to jail, the day will come when they will hold hands and go to jail together," Jang warned. His remarks reflect the deep political divisions in South Korea, where the prosecution's actions and the legal proceedings against prominent political figures remain highly contentious issues.

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They will definitely pay the price. Instead of preventing Lee Jae-myung from going to jail, the day will come when they will hold hands and go to jail together.