Government investigation into fabricated indictment, interpretations of the ruling and opposition parties are sharply divided

The battle between the ruling and opposition parties is intensifying over the 'government investigation into fabricated indictments', which has raised controversy over its unconstitutionality and illegality. On TV Chosun's current affairs talk show 'Strong Enemies', which aired on the 28th, the opinions of the contestants were sharply conflicting.

People Power Party lawmaker Park Jeong-hoon said, "It is a declaration that we will create a country for criminals," and analyzed the background of the Democratic Party's focus on the Ssangbangwool remittance case to North Korea, saying, "This is to neutralize the Lee Hwa-young trial as it has the potential to affect President Lee Jae-myung." He added, “This is a frame aimed at clearing Jae-myung Lee of his crimes, and we are building up for the indictment to be cancelled.”

On the other hand, former senior secretary for political affairs Choi Jae-seong said, "It was clumsy why the Democratic Party proceeded with the premise of cancellation of the indictment," but refuted, "The prosecution's manipulation plan is revealed in the recording of former Ssangbangwool Chairman Kim Seong-tae. It is a matter that has the possibility of cancellation of the indictment." Kim Gyu-wan, former CBS editorial director, expressed a skeptical view, saying, “The Democratic Party is only using the government audit as a means of political offensive and does not expect the truth to be revealed.”

Rhyu Si-min's ABC theory spreads within the ruling party

The 'ABC theory' raised by former Minister Rhyu Si-min is causing a stir within the ruling party. Former Senior Secretary Choi Jae-seong expressed concern, saying, "In a process interpreted as a struggle to establish the next power structure, Rhyu Si-min exploded a huge bomb at a time when he should not have done so," and added, "It is questionable whether the fact that there is already talk of the next presidential election after just one year in power is a good thing for the ruling party."

Kim Gyu-wan, former editorial director, diagnosed, “Ultimately, it is a fight between the pro-Moon and pro-Myung groups to secure hegemony ahead of the national convention in August.” Cheon Har-ram, floor leader of the New Reform Party, said, "The pro-Myung faction is angry that the 'Nanning-gu-Backbaji' debate has been recalled and that the key force behind the division and defeat is Yoo Si-min."

Former Chief Choi emphasized that this was an unusual situation, saying, “This is the first time I have seen the ruling party create a structure for an early presidential election.” Former lawmaker Song Young-gil was mentioned as a person who could be harmful to President Lee Jae-myung, and former editorial director Kim said, "The party leadership is very angry at the lack of support for the nomination," he said.

Daegu mayoral election, conflict over nomination intensifies

The Daegu mayoral election was also a major topic. Former editorial director Kim Gyu-wan said about the background of the Lee Jin-sook and Joo Ho-young cutoff, "CEO Jang Dong-hyuk tried to dissuade the cutoff, but the head of the diplomatic committee Lee Jeong-hyeon pushed for it." Rep. Park Jeong-hoon said, "Chairman Lee Jeong-hyun's characteristic, which I experienced as a reporter, is that he has emotional ups and downs that are difficult to show," and that Representative Jang Dong-hyuk said, "Even though it is not 100% in line with my will, it is my responsibility."

Regarding Rep. Joo Ho-young's possible withdrawal from the party and whether he would form solidarity with former leader Han Dong-hoon, former editorial director Kim analyzed, "Solidarity in Korea will not become a reality. Solidarity is a path to ruin for both of us." On the other hand, former Chief Choi predicted, “If Han Dong-hoon and Joo Ho-young join hands, new political possibilities can be raised.” Floor leader Cheon Ha-ram, who is from Daegu, conveyed local public sentiment, saying, “There is unexpected opposition from Daegu toward Kim Boo-gyeom.”

Broadcasting company corrections

TV Chosun also announced corrections for episode 632, which aired on the 21st. The broadcaster reported that there was an error about Secretary-General Chung Hee-yong's career in a statement made by former Kyunghyang Shinmun reporter Kim Jun-il, and that Chung Hee-yong's side refuted the content regarding the conflict between President of the Mission Committee Lee Jeong-hyun and Secretary-General Chung Hee-yong, saying, "It is different from the facts and such an incident never occurred."