Investigation of Former President Moon Jae-in Draws Sharp Criticism

The announcement that the Jeonju District Prosecutors’ Office conducted a written investigation and intends to summon former President Moon Jae-in has ignited a firestorm of political backlash. The Democratic Party,emboldened by a recent legal victory in the second trial concerning alleged violations of the Public Election Act,has adopted a combative stance against what they perceive as a politically motivated investigation.

Democratic Party Condemns “Political Oppression”

In a strongly worded statement released on March 29th, the Democratic Party’s political oppression committee accused the Yoon Seok-yeol management of continuing a campaign of political persecution against the former president. The committee questioned the basis of the investigation,specifically challenging the notion that a son-in-law’s salary could be construed as a bribe.

The Yoon Seok-yeol regime, which committed illegal civil war, is still unhappy and does not stop the political oppression of the former president. How can the salary of the son -in -law’s salary for labor be a bribe for an adult?
Democratic Party’s political oppression committee

Simultaneously, the Democratic Party has called for an investigation into alleged improprieties involving the daughter of a prominent figure within the current administration, highlighting the escalating tit-for-tat nature of the political conflict.

Voices of support and Condemnation

Beyond the immediate political arena, prominent figures have weighed in on the controversy. Kim Bu-gyeom, who served as Prime Minister under Moon Jae-in, took to social media to express his disapproval, urging the prosecution to cease what he described as harassment of the former president and his family.

The prosecution should stop the embarrassment for the former president and the family.
Kim Bu-gyeom,Former Prime Minister

Gyeonggi-do Governor Kim Dong-yeon echoed these sentiments,criticizing the prosecution for perceived loyalty to individuals rather than the country and its people,advocating for important reform.

The prosecution who is loyal to a specific person who is not the country and the people is strong reform of the dismantling level.
Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi -do

former lawmaker Park Yong-jin visited Pyeongsan Village, the location of Moon Jae-in’s residence, to show his support, emphasizing the need to persevere in the pursuit of democracy.

Former President Moon Jae-in Remains Reserved

Notably, neither Lee Jae-myung nor former President Moon Jae-in have directly addressed the ongoing investigation. However, Lee Jae-myung recently commented on a court decision regarding manipulated images in a public election law case, expressing public anger. Moon Jae-in, on the other hand, shared a book recommendation on social media, emphasizing the importance of remembering historical events.