Mar 13 • 03:17 UTC 🇰🇷 Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

Jeong Cheong-rae: 'Judicial reform is a symbol of the Democratic Party and the Lee Jae-myung government... I will do my best'

Jeong Cheong-rae, the leader of the Democratic Party, expressed commitment to ensuring judicial reform that meets public expectations and emphasized its significance for the party and the government.

On the 13th, Jeong Cheong-rae, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, addressed the issue of the government's proposed establishment of a Serious Crimes Investigation Agency and a Public Prosecutor's Office. He stated that he is actively coordinating behind the scenes to ensure that judicial reform aligns with the expectations of the public. This comment reflects the party's responsiveness to demands from reform advocates both within and outside the party who have been pushing for amendments to the government's proposal.

During a Supreme Council meeting held at the Fermented Microorganism Industry Promotion Center in Sunchang-gun, Jeong emphasized the importance of delivering on the aspirations of the public, assuring that as the party leader, he is committed to making the best efforts to prevent disappointment. He remarked that judicial reform symbolizes both the Lee Jae-myung administration and the Democratic Party, highlighting the necessity of maintaining the integrity of this symbol, which he has reiterated multiple times.

Additionally, Jeong announced the party's readiness to expedite the processing of the supplementary budget plan as soon as it is submitted to the National Assembly. He noted that President Lee Jae-myung believes swift financial input is essential for alleviating public struggles. Jeong promised that the party will concentrate all its efforts to ensure that the supplementary budget is handled promptly once presented, demonstrating the party's focus on addressing urgent public needs.

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