President's Claim of Not Reading Law Sparks Fierce Criticism from Opposition Leader

Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, launched a sharp critique against President Lee Jae-myung, who reportedly stated he had not read the recently amended Criminal Procedure Act. Jang derided the president's claim, comparing it to consuming an entire meal, including the broth, and then asking what had been eaten.

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It's like ordering a large bowl of jjambbong, finishing the broth, and then asking what I just ate.

During a party meeting, Jang expressed disbelief at the president's remarks, suggesting that the president's casual delivery of such statements makes it difficult for the public to even recognize them as "outrageous remarks." He highlighted that the amendment, which abolishes supplementary investigation rights for prosecutors, has caused significant national debate, with over 60% of the public reportedly opposing it.

Jang questioned the president's state of mind, drawing a parallel to asking if South Korea still had President Syngman Rhee. He speculated that the president's statement might be an attempt to evade responsibility for a law that should never have passed, or it could indicate a self-centered focus, akin to someone meticulously guarding their own finances while selling a home.

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The president is spewing unprecedented outrageous remarks so casually that the public can barely recognize them as such.

The party leader further pointed to President Lee's meticulous attention to media reports and even online comments, contrasting it with the alleged ignorance of a critical legislative amendment. Jang warned that if President Lee truly has not read the Criminal Procedure Act, the administration could crumble as swiftly as the law was passed, echoing a previous statement by Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho about the law's rapid enactment.

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If the president has not read the Criminal Procedure Act, the administration will collapse at the speed of light.