Jung Sung-ho's Future Discussed With President... 'Criminal Procedure Act Concern' Remark Made Knowing It Was Being Filmed

[Ju Young-jin's News Briefing]

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■ Host: Anchor Ju Young-jin

■ Panelists: Seong Chi-hun, Deputy Spokesperson for the Democratic Party; Kim So-hee, People Power Party lawmaker; Choi Sun-ho, SBS Editorial Writer

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● Controversy Over "Not Reading Criminal Procedure Act" – Differences Between Ministry of Justice and Ministry of the Interior and Safety?

Seong Chi-hun / Deputy Spokesperson, Democratic Party

"President's remark that 'you didn't read the Criminal Procedure Act' is a warning message to hardliners within the party"

"The President's question asking if detailed regulations should be prepared going forward"

"President Lee would have held onto Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho even if he tendered his resignation"

"High possibility that Jung Sung-ho will return to the party under Representative Jung Chung-rae"

Kim So-hee / Lawmaker, People Power Party

"President Lee's remark that 'you didn't read the Criminal Procedure Act' was intentional… evading responsibility"

"This is a grave matter, yet laughing and saying 'do a good job'? Very infuriating"

Choi Sun-ho / SBS Editorial Writer

"Jung Sung-ho's resignation contours likely to emerge after the Democratic Party convention"

"President has no choice but to keep Justice Minister Jung… many subsequent issues remaining"

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