On the 16th, Jeong Cheong-rae, the leader of the Democratic Party in South Korea, stated that party, government, and the Blue House are working together with a unified voice to ensure that judicial reforms are executed according to principle. His comments follow President Yoon's private dinner the previous day with first-time lawmakers, where concerns about differing views on judicial reform within the ruling party were raised. Jeong aimed to assure that President Yoon's reform intentions remain steadfast and are driven not by a troubled relationship with the prosecution but by a commitment to democratic principles and governance.

Jeong's remarks came during a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly, where he highlighted that the President's unwavering commitment to judicial reform has not wavered throughout his tenure. In response to allegations from some ruling party supporters regarding possible manipulations of indictments as part of judicial reforms, Yoon conveyed a message that there should be no doubt about the principled approach to judicial reform that he has maintained from the perspective of national governance. He emphasized the need for precise and thorough reforms, warning against excessive changes that could lead to adverse effects.

Highlighting the historical context of judicial power in South Korea, Jeong explained that the reforms are aimed at redistributing the extensive powers the prosecution has wielded, including investigation, indictment, and oversight functions, in a manner that aligns with democratic principles of checks and balances. He reminded attendees that discussions of judicial reform inevitably evoke the legacy of late President Roh Moo-hyun, underscoring the significant and distinctive symbolism of judicial reform in the broader reform landscape in South Korea. Jeong reiterated the urgency and necessity for these judicial reforms as part of ensuring democracy within the governmental framework.