South Korean Presidential Office criticizes the passage of the Special Prosecutor's Law on Private Choi, calling it ”a wicked government that uses death for political gain”...Suggests possible veto

On the 2nd, the South Korean Presidential Office expressed its "deep regret" over the "Special Prosecutor Act for Corporal Choi Soo-geun" that was passed by the National Assembly led by the opposition party.
On that day, the President's Office did not directly use the word "veto power." However, it used expressions such as "severe action" and "legislative runaway,"
Presidential Chief of Staff Jeong Jin-seok held a press conference on the issue at the Presidential Office that afternoon and said, “The High-Ranking Public Officials Crime Investigation Agency (PPA) has been investigating the matter.
Despite the fact that the police and the government are already conducting an investigation, the opposition party's unilateral attempt to force the appointment of a special prosecutor suggests that there is a political motive other than to uncover the truth.
He added, "Following the summit between the leaders, the Itaewon Special Act was passed with the agreement of the ruling and opposition parties, and this is a time when people's expectations for collaborative governance are rising."
"We are taking a serious look at the unilateral legislative rampage of the Democratic Party of Korea before the ink on the first page of collaborative governance has even dried, which shows that the ruling and opposition parties have been exerting their power.
"It also goes against the will of the people and the solemn command of the people to protect the people's livelihood," he said.
While boycotting the vote, they also stated that they would “not be able to cooperate with the remaining agenda of the 21st National Assembly.”
"Because the Public Prosecutor's Office and the police are conducting thorough investigations, it is appropriate to wait for the results of the investigation before initiating an independent investigation," said Jeong. "This is the independent investigation stipulated in the law."
"That is the purpose of introducing the law," he said. The Presidential Office believes that a special prosecutor should be introduced accordingly after the investigations by the Public Prosecutor's Office and the police. Director Jeong said, "So far, 13 special prosecutors have been introduced, but
"It has never been done without the agreement of both the ruling and opposition parties," he said. Since President Yoon has used his veto power in past situations where the ruling and opposition parties were at odds, the use of his veto power again after the general election defeat would be a burden.
However, the government's announcement of a "severe response" has raised the possibility of exercising a veto.
Acting President Hyun also expressed the view that "we have no choice but to recommend that the president exercise his veto" regarding the forced passage of the Special Prosecutor's Office Act.
"The unilateral handling of the special counsel bill has plunged the Republic of Korea into chaos," said Jeong.
"There is a great concern that this will remain a case of abuse," he said, adding, "The presidential office will take strict action going forward."