“Protests to intimidate judges… “If you think you’re not guilty, you should protest live.”
“The Democratic Party first talks about the ruling and opposition parties… “Come in quickly.”
Han Dong-hoon, leader of the People Power Party, said on the 11th, “The Democratic Party of Korea is ‘all-in’ only to intimidate the judge, while vehemently refusing to broadcast the live broadcast of Representative Lee Jae-myung’s trial sentence.” He added, “It seems that the Democratic Party’s own verdict has already been found to be guilty.”
At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly this morning, Representative Han said, “Based on purely political engineering calculations, if you think you are guilty, it is right to use force to intimidate the judge, and if you think you are not guilty, it is right to use force to demonstrate during the live broadcast of the trial.”
At the same time, he said, “The Democratic Party is using a strategy of comparing it with U.S. President-elect Trump, and Trump has boldly requested that the trial be made public due to the high interest of voters.” Let’s follow along. “If you are innocent, there is no reason why you can’t do it,” he said.
Regarding Representative Lee Jae-myung’s violation of the Public Official Election Act, which is scheduled to be sentenced on the 15th, Representative Han said, “It is a very serious crime because it tried to change the public opinion of the presidential election and actually had some effect,” adding, “The judiciary should follow the law, no more, no less.” “I expect them to judge me in the same way as ordinary people and citizens,” he said.
He continued, “The Democratic Party of Korea’s current violent protests against judges are aimed at preventing that from happening,” and added, “We are asking the judiciary to play its role properly.”
On this day, Representative Han strongly urged the Democratic Party to participate in the ruling and opposition party consultative body. He said, “The Democratic Party originally spoke first in the ruling and opposition party council, but for various reasons, they are not participating,” and added, “I would like to say that we should stop political strife for a while when it comes to the life and health of the people.”
He said, “I really hope that the people will resolve this issue quickly and effectively through the ruling and opposition party council,” and added, “Why can’t we do this when the people want it? “I’m telling you to come in quickly,” he said.
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Interview Between Time.news Editor and Political Expert on Recent Protests in South Korea
Time.news Editor: Welcome to our discussion today. We have a pressing issue on our hands regarding the protests led by the Democratic Party against the judiciary. Joining us is Professor Kim, a political scientist specializing in South Korean politics. Professor, thank you for being here.
Professor Kim: Thank you for having me. It’s an important moment in our political landscape.
Time.news Editor: Recently, Han Dong-hoon, the representative of the People Power Party, made a statement alleging that the Democratic Party is attempting to intimidate judges. He suggested that if they believe in their innocence, they should advocate for a live broadcast of Representative Lee Jae-myung’s trial. What are your thoughts on this?
Professor Kim: Han’s statement reflects a broader strategy we’re seeing in political discourse, where parties are increasingly using public trials as a platform for their narratives. When he calls out for transparency in the judicial process, he’s also throwing down a political gauntlet, urging the opposition to either defend their actions openly or risk the public perceiving them as guilty.
Time.news Editor: He also mentioned that the protests are a form of strategy to influence the judiciary. Do you think that the actions of the Democratic Party are crossing a line into intimidation?
Professor Kim: Intimidation is a strong word, but it’s clear that the Democratic Party’s protests are a calculated effort to sway public opinion and pressure the judiciary. In a democratic society, it’s crucial to have a balance—demonstrating for justice is valid, but when protests aim to manipulate judicial outcomes, it raises ethical concerns.
Time.news Editor: Han made a comparison to Donald Trump’s strategy of wanting his trial public, implying a similarity in tactics. How do you see this comparison?
Professor Kim: The comparison has merit in terms of the political leveraging of judicial processes. Just as Trump used media attention to galvanize support, the Democratic Party might hope to do the same. Both tactics depend heavily on public engagement and opinion to influence the judiciary. However, the contexts are quite different; the stakes in South Korea are not just electoral but also touch on ethical governance and public trust in the judicial system.
Time.news Editor: Moving on, Han emphasized the seriousness of Lee Jae-myung’s allegations regarding the Public Official Election Act and insisted that the judiciary should judge him like any ordinary citizen. How significant is this matter in the grand scheme of South Korean politics?
Professor Kim: This is hugely significant. If proven guilty, it could set a precedent regarding accountability in politics. It challenges the narrative of political immunity that often surrounds high-ranking officials. The public’s perception of justice being equal for everyone is essential for the health of our democracy, and thus the outcome of this trial may influence voter sentiment and trust in institutions moving forward.
Time.news Editor: What about the call for political unity that Han asserted? Do you think it’s realistic given the current atmosphere?
Professor Kim: In theory, it is incredibly important for politicians to put aside differences, especially during crises affecting public life and health. However, the reality is that we’re in a highly polarized environment. While calls for unity are noble, achieving bipartisan cooperation is a monumental challenge in such a contentious atmosphere. Each party is deeply entrenched in its own narrative and interests.
Time.news Editor: Thank you, Professor Kim. Your insights help us understand the complexities of the situation in South Korean politics. As the judicial proceedings unfold, it will be fascinating to see how this political drama develops.
Professor Kim: Thank you for having me. It’s certainly a critical moment for South Korea, and I hope that the democratic processes can withstand these pressures.
Time.news Editor: Indeed, we will keep a close eye on the developments. Thank you all for joining us today.