On the 19th, Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Han Jun-ho appeared on Kim Ou-joon's YouTube show and criticized both party leader Jung Chung-rae and Kim Ou-joon.
On the show that day, Han said of Jung Chung-rae mentioning President Lee Jae-myung's intentions while explaining the ruling-opposition-government consultations on the Serious Crimes Investigation Office and the Public Prosecution Office Act on Kim's show the previous day, "As a party leader who commands the party, I wonder if that is appropriate."
Han said, "Legislation is done together after hearing the government's opinion, but at the final stage of the process, the party bears responsibility," adding, "Constantly bringing up the president in such interpretations would be quite a burden from the president's position as the head of the government, and I think what should be done by the party should be wrapped up by the party."
Han also took aim at Kim Ou-joon over the recent controversy about the "prosecution withdrawal-for-favor transaction" allegation. Han said, "It may be uncomfortable to say, but I got an awful lot of texts and calls today telling me not to go on (News Factory). News Factory has made significant contributions, we have turned to it when needed, and it has helped," but added, "However, the controversy was sparked by reporter Jang In-soo's remarks (on Kim's show) mentioning the allegation, and in terms of responding to this, it was disappointing."
Han said, "On Dec. 24 (last year), the false or manipulated information law was passed, and after it takes effect (in July), if such things happen, platforms will take a heavy hit," adding, "As a platform, if you had quickly told us how you would prevent a recurrence and said in advance that you would work to ensure it does not happen again, I feel the controversy might not have grown and could have been wrapped up."