Acting Attorney General, "The Western District Court Crisis Damages the Foundation of the Judicial System"

Acting Justice Minister Kim Seok-woo has said that it is a critical issue that undermines the foundation of the rule of law and the judicial system in connection with the disturbance at the Seoul Western District Court.

Acting President Kim made the remarks today (20th) in a questioning of pending issues at the National Assembly's Legislative and Judiciary Committee, saying, "I don't think this disturbance should happen."

He then explained that the Supreme Prosecutors' Office also ordered a thorough investigation, and that the investigative agency will clearly clarify the facts in consideration of the severity of the matter.

When asked if the situation could be viewed as a civil war, he said he thought the legal evaluation would be subject to further review.