Justice Minister Candidates Narrowed Down to Two? An Unprecedented Move, Where Will It End?

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■ Panelists: Seo Yong-joo, former permanent deputy spokesperson of the Democratic Party of Korea; Jang Seong-cheol, director of the Center for Public Discourse; Yang Man-hee, SBS senior editorial writer
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● Justice Minister: Park Kyun-taek? Yang Bu-nam?

Seo Yong-joo / Former Permanent Deputy Spokesperson, Democratic Party of Korea
"Withdrawal of indictment cannot avoid becoming a political issue... Nominees must clarify their stance"
"Between Park Kyun-taek and Yang Bu-nam, the choice will likely go to whoever performs better in ethical vetting"

Jang Seong-cheol / Director, Center for Public Discourse
"Park Kyun-taek, Yang Bu-nam, and Kim Seung-won share common ground in 'Gongchwimo' (group calling for the withdrawal of indictments)"
"If Park Kyun-taek or Yang Bu-nam is appointed, ruling party supporters will be divided over the fallout from the withdrawal of indictments"

Yang Man-hee / SBS Senior Editorial Writer
"Cheong Wa Dae confirming two justice minister candidates is unusual... Expecting the effect of public vetting"
"Park Kyun-taek and Yang Bu-nam participated in the group calling for the withdrawal of indictments... Floating a 'trial balloon' to test public opinion"

● Reigniting the 'Withdrawal of Indictment' Controversy?

Seo Yong-joo / Former Permanent Deputy Spokesperson, Democratic Party of Korea
"If the justice minister selection proceeds as is, the 'withdrawal of indictment' issue seems unavoidable"
"Must explain thoroughly to the public... Yang Bu-nam did not personally represent individual cases"
"Just as with the chief of staff appointment, they need to consider figures beyond Park Kyun-taek and Yang Bu-nam"

Jang Seong-cheol / Director, Center for Public Discourse
"If the justice minister is picked from between Park Kyun-taek and Yang Bu-nam, a tragedy seems likely to happen"
"Possibility of division between supporters and the ruling bloc... hope there is no tragedy"

Yang Man-hee / SBS Senior Editorial Writer
"Concerns over withdrawal of indictment if either Park Kyun-taek or Yang Bu-nam is appointed justice minister"

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