If the three evil judicial laws are passed, Lee Jae-myung will exercise his veto
The leader of the People Power Party, Jang Dong-hyuk, warns that if President Lee Jae-myung does not veto three controversial judicial laws, the citizens of South Korea may seek to exercise their own veto against him.
Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, spoke at a rally in front of the Blue House on May 5, expressing strong opposition to the passage of three judicial laws he refers to as 'evil'βthe crime of legal distortion, judgment appeal system, and the Supreme Court judge increase law. Jang warned that if President Lee Jae-myung does not exercise his veto against these laws during the cabinet meeting, there will be significant repercussions, potentially leading to a democratic collapse in South Korea and the consolidation of a dictatorial regime under Lee Jae-myung.
He described the potential passing of these laws as an act that would destroy the judicial order and the values of democracy in South Korea. Jang emphasized that if the President supports these laws, it would be tantamount to hitting a nail into the coffin of democracy in the nation. His comments were underscored by the presence of over 70 members of the People Power Party at the rally, all dressed in black suits and masks, demonstrating the serious tone of their protest against these judicial measures.
The People Power Party had initially planned a march from the National Assembly to the Blue House but opted for an on-site meeting instead, highlighting a shift in strategy after facing criticism during a previous march where supporters of former President Yoon Seok-youl were present. By submitting a formal request to veto the three laws, the party is positioning itself as defenders of the constitution and rule of law, signaling their commitment to holding the President accountable if he fails to act against what they perceive as a threat to democracy.