The Fatherland Innovation Party refutes the Blue House's criticism of 'ignoring the context of the statement'

The Fatherland Innovation Party also refuted the claim by saying, “Ignoring the context of the statement.”

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Choi Joo-seong = On the 6th, Cho Kuk Innovation Policy Research Institute director of the Cho Kuk Innovation Party launched a rebuttal when the Blue House pointed out that "Director Cho has stated that he is in the position that a supplementary investigation should be acknowledged, with conditions attached."

On this day, Director Cho said on Facebook, "It was my personal position that the prosecution's right to supplementary investigation could be exceptionally recognized only in judicial emergency situations, but after the party decided to completely abolish it, I maintained the position that the prosecution's right to request supplementary investigation should be further strengthened and systemized."

At the same time, he emphasized, "There was a wide spectrum and fierce debate among politicians, lawyers, and legal scholars regarding the recognition and scope of the prosecution's right to supplementary investigation," and added, "However, it was settled with the decision of the National Assembly. Now is the time for everyone to join forces and work to ensure that the system is established in accordance with the confirmed law."

The Fatherland Innovation Party also protested, saying, “It ignores the context of Director Cho’s remarks.”

Spokesperson Lim Myung-hee said in a comment that day, "Director Cho has maintained a consistent position," adding, "In principle, the prosecutor's direct 'right to supplementary investigation' should be completely abolished, and the criminal justice system should be fundamentally reorganized around the 'right to request supplementary investigation.'"

At the same time, he said, "The mention of an extremely exceptional supplementary investigation is also limited to extreme emergency situations where judicial justice can be seriously damaged," and "We have repeatedly emphasized that not even an inch of supplementary investigation rights should be allowed if it can be replaced by a precise design of the right to demand."

Spokesperson Lim said, "The Democratic Party of Korea is deeply concerned that the Blue House has taken political action to carry out its political intentions," adding, "The prosecution reform is a historical product created by the people and is entirely an achievement of the people. We urge you to extremely refrain from damaging the history and foundation of that reform."