Mar 11 • 01:48 UTC 🇰🇷 Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

Kim Eo-jun's Broadcast: ‘Government-Prosecution Transaction Theory on Charges Dismissal’... Democratic Party Responds with ‘Absurdity and Outrage’

The Democratic Party of Korea has condemned unsubstantiated claims from a YouTube broadcast that suggested a deal between the government and prosecutors to dismiss charges against President Yoon Suk-yeol.

In a recent episode of Kim Eo-jun's YouTube broadcast, allegations arose suggesting that the South Korean government and prosecutors were engaged in a 'transaction' related to dismissing charges against President Yoon Suk-yeol. This claim has drawn fierce criticism from the Democratic Party of Korea, with officials asserting that such baseless rumors should not undermine the presidency. Deputy Floor Leader Jeong Yong-ki expressed on SBS Radio that spreading unfounded rumors could destabilize the administration, emphasizing that such claims should be substantiated with objective facts or they would be met with severe challenges.

Further reactions came from Han Jeong-ae, the chair of the party's policy committee, who took to Facebook to describe the situation as 'beyond absurd' and 'outrageous.' She criticized the initial claims made during the broadcast for presenting unverifiable anonymous tips as facts, thereby violating basic principles of journalism. Han underscored the extensive political repercussions of such serious allegations, asserting that more stringent evidence should be required when making claims that could significantly impact the political landscape.

Additionally, spokesperson Baek Seung-ah stated that the Democratic Party would be submitting a request for a national investigation into the manipulative prosecution circumstances surrounding President Yoon's case. She insisted that there was no reason to engage in transactions regarding the dismissal of such charges, urging an evidence-based discussion instead of spreading baseless conspiracy theories. The Democratic Party's response highlights a growing alarm over the spreading of misinformation in the political arena, particularly regarding issues impacting high-profile figures.

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