Jung Cheong-rae, the representative of the Democratic Party of Korea, recently issued an apology regarding the party's failure to properly vet the candidate proposed for the special prosecutor's investigation into President Lee Jae-myung. During a press conference, he stated that although the recommended candidate, Jeon Jun-cheol, opposed the injustices of the Yoon Suk-yeol prosecution, the lack of thorough scrutiny was indeed a failure in their vetting process. Jung emphasized the importance of enhancing the vetting system to prevent such oversights in the future.

The Democratic Party's choice of Jeon Jun-cheol, who previously served as a lawyer for the side connected to a controversial North Korean remittance case involving President Lee, has stirred significant controversy. Critics within the party have expressed concerns that selecting someone with such connections is a betrayal to the President, with some questioning the sanity of the party leadership for endorsing this candidate. President Lee is also reported to have expressed strong disappointment regarding the party's recommended candidate, indicating tensions within the Democratic Party and its relationship with the presidential office.

This situation highlights the ongoing internal struggles within the Democratic Party as it navigates the political landscape, and the implications of candidate vetting processes in maintaining party integrity and trustworthiness in public perception. The commitment to increase transparency and diversify the process going forward suggests a recognition of past failures and an attempt to regain credibility amidst the challenges they face.