秋 said “significant misery” … ‘2 months of honesty’, 1 loss of doubt, why

Attorney General Yoon Seok-yeol goes to work with his eyes closed. Yunhap news

For the first time in the constitution’s history, a severe punishment was imposed on the acting attorney general of “two months for honesty.” Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae said at 6 pm on the 24th of last month: “Attorney General Yoon Seok-yeol A serious and serious chargeThis is the result of the withdrawal versus announcing that many of them have confirmed. As a result, there is analysis within and outside the prosecution that “due to the dilemma that unjustified discipline should be given” and “political calculations of the consequences that will come with the dismissal.”

A lower-than-expected disciplinary decision is expected to intensify the responsibility of Justice Minister Chu Mi-ae.

Previously, Minister Chu held an unscheduled emergency briefing at around 6:05 pm on the 24th of last month ▶ Illegal inspection by the Court of Justice ▶ Interrupt inspection of Channel A case ▶ Interfere with the investigation of Channel A case ▶ Confirm six counts of misconduct, including violation of the obligation of political neutrality I said yes.

Among these, the disciplinary committee recognized four reasons for the disciplinary action: ‘Drafting and distribution of suspicious documents for judicial inspection’, ‘Interference in the inspection related to the Canal A case’, ‘Interrupting the investigation related to the Canal A case’ and ‘Damage political neutrality.

The Minister of Justice, Choo Mi-ae, leaves the Ministry of Justice at the Gwacheon Government Complex on the afternoon of the 15th when the Disciplinary Committee of the Attorney General of the Prosecutor’s Office, Yoon Seok-yeol, was held. Reporter Woo Sang-jo

However, as Minister Chu said, ‘Serious and serious‘Compared to the problem’Honesty 2 months‘This is a weak disposition. Consequently, an analysis suggests that public opinion inside and outside the prosecution would have been aware of ‘illegal or unfair’.

previously 59 district attorneys and branches across the country‘Illegal / Unfair’, followed by external committee members InspectorateFurthermore, it was unanimously judged as “inappropriate”. Administrative court As expected, President Yoon’s hand was raised. The decision on disciplinary action was postponed twice and the first deliberation took place on the 10th.

On the radio today, Kang-wook Choi, executive director of the Open Democratic Party, said on the radio that it was the lowest level of discipline among the predictions and expressed his regret, saying: “It is true that a political charge has emerged from the position of minister “.

Former Democratic Party legislator Geum Tae-seop said on Facebook that day, “a two-month suspension of the attorney general, cowardly and incompetent, but without guts.” Current affairs critic Yoo Chang-seon also said, “Is it just two months without a three-month suspension, let alone firing?” “Public opinion and the courts were scary. Chu Mi-ae’s first loss of doubt. ”

President Moon Jae-in is speaking while looking at Attorney General Yoon Seok-yeol at the 6th Fair Society Anti-Corruption Policy Council held at the Blue House on the afternoon of the 22nd. [연합뉴스]

Some analysts say the political storm that would come when Yoon was fired would have been calculated. This is because the approval ratings of President Moon Jae-in and the Democratic Party are reaching record lows.

In fact, the tide of the Democratic Party has also been reversed recently. While calling for the resignation and removal of President Yoon, the center of gravity suddenly shifted to “honesty.” On the 15th, Congressman Seol-hoon, 5th Sun-in, said: “I will be able to be honest without layoffs.” Compared to what he said in October, “I think Mr. Yoon is asking me, please hit me”, the water level is somewhat lower.

Unlike President Lee Nak-yeon, who called for his resignation on the day of President Yoon’s removal from office, “I recommend that you decide to take over as a civil servant,” he said, “I respect the judgment of the disciplinary committee” after two months of suspension.

Field Pool) Nak-Yeon Lee, executive director of the Dong-A Democratic Party. Reporter Oh Jong-taek

Therefore, it is analyzed that inside and outside politics there was no need for an irrational number of passports with the launch of the airlift to the front. If Yun is suspended, he retains his post, but cannot exercise the authority to direct the investigation. Also, during the period of suspension, he is a public servant and cannot participate in political activities. It has the effect of blocking all investigations, leadership and political activities, but it is a number that keeps the ‘job’ and calms political and legal opposition to firing.

Instead, research targeting living energy (Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant, etc.) will be launched soon, led by President Yoon and President Yoon. Senior Public Officials Investigation Bureau (Aircraft Department)There is an evaluation that was left as an area of ​​President Moon said on the day of the disciplinary committee’s announcement: “The airlift is important as a means of democratic control over the prosecution.” The chairman of the Open Democratic Party, Choi Kang-wook, also said, “The Yoon Seok-yeol couple is the first transport plane.”

In this regard, Ahn Cheol-soo, head of the National Assembly Party, said: “It is a superficial number that tries to neutralize the president until the establishment of the air bridge.” Kim Jin-tae, a former prosecutor, also said: “The investigation comes to a complete halt and large-scale prosecutors are conducted at the beginning of the year to disarm the investigation team. In the meantime, we will launch an airlift and take those cases and crush them. ”

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