Democratic Party lawmaker says 'fabricated indictment' briefing set for Oct. 28 at National Assembly

The Democratic Party of Korea is moving to fast-track a so-called "fabricated indictment" special prosecutor act after the national audit wraps up later this month, with a public briefing planned for Oct. 28 seen as part of a broader campaign to shape public opinion.

Jeon Yong-gi, an appointed Supreme Council member of the Democratic Party, said Thursday on YTN Radio's "Jang Seong-cheol's News Myeongdang" that a special prosecutor focused on fabricated indictments "could play a sufficient role in driving up support among the party's base."

Jeon said the party plans to hold a fabricated indictment briefing at the National Assembly on Oct. 28. He said the event would compile and present cases of alleged fabricated indictments uncovered by the Democratic Party-led special parliamentary investigation committee on the Yoon Suk Yeol administration's alleged political manipulation of prosecutors. "There is a need to share specific examples of what constitutes fabrication," he said.

He added that the effort goes beyond simply calling for a special prosecutor. "We plan to explain in detail to the public that because these specific cases existed, a special prosecutor on fabricated indictments must be introduced to hold those responsible accountable — and that this is the completion of prosecutorial reform," he said.