브레이크뉴스 김충열 정치전문기자 = 경기도지사 출마를 선언한 더불어민주당 추미애 의원(6선)이 23일, 국회 법제사법위원장직에서 물러나겠다고 밝혔다. 지난해 8월 당의 요청으로 법사위원장을 맡은 지 7개월 만이다. 추 의원은 “검찰개혁과 사법개혁이라는 국민의 명령을 완수했다”며 “국민이 맡겨준 직을 국민께 돌려드린다”고 말했다.
 ▲ 지방선거 더불어민주당 경기도지사 본 경선 후보에 오른 추미애 국회 법제사법위원회 위원장이 23일 오전 서울 여의도 국회 소통관에서 법사위원장 사퇴 기자회견을 하고 있다. 2026.03.23. © 뉴시스 |
추 의원은 이날 국회 소통관에서 기자회견을 통해 이같이 밝히며 자신이 처리한 법안 682건을 언급하며 “개혁 과제와 민생 현안을 동시에 추진한 결과”라고 평가했다. 특히 형법·헌법재판소법·법원조직법 개정안 등 이른바 ‘사법개혁 3법’과 검찰청 폐지·공소청·중수청 설치 법안 등을 주요 성과로 제시했다.
그는 “2021년 법무부 장관직을 내려놓으며 미완으로 남았던 검찰개혁을 이번에야 비로소 완수했다”며, “내란전담재판부 설치와 2차 종합특검법 제정으로 12·3 내란의 실체를 규명할 제도적 기반도 마련했다”고 덧붙였다.
추 의원은 민생 법안 처리도 성과로 꼽았다. 인공지능 기본법, 반도체 특별법, 지방교육자치법, 학자금 상환법, 광역교통특별법, 지역의료 강화법, 암표방지법 등 그동안 계류됐던 법안들을 “국민 삶과 직결된 과제”라고 설명했다.
그는 “어떤 가시밭길도 외면하지 않았다. 중심에는 늘 국민이 있었다”며 “힘이 되어준 국민께 깊이 감사드린다”고 밝혔다.
사임 이후 정치 행보에 대한 언급도 이어졌다. 추 의원은 “대한민국의 중심인 경기도를 승리로 이끌고, 이재명 정부와 함께 국민주권시대를 열겠다”고 말해 향후 지방선거 및 중앙정치에서의 역할을 예고했다.
추미애 경기도지사 예비후보는 전 법무부 장관, 국회 법사위원장의 중책을 맡아 개혁 드라이브 & 강한 당심 기반을 구축하고 있다.
한편, 더불어민주당 경기도지사 예비경선에서 양기대·권칠승 후보는 탈락했다. 민주당 경기도지사 후보 경선은 김동연 지사, 추미애 의원, 한준호 의원의 3자 구도로 확정됐다. 본경선은 4월 5~7일 진행된다. hpf21@naver.com
*아래는 위 기사를'구글 번역'으로 번역한 영문 기사의[전문]입니다. '구글번역'은 이해도 높이기를 위해 노력하고 있습니다.영문 번역에 오류가 있을 수 있음을 전제로 합니다.*The following is [the full text] of the English article translated by 'Google Translate'. 'Google Translate' is working hard to improve understanding. It is assumed that there may be errors in the English translation.
Rep. Choo Mi-ae: “Completed Prosecution Reform, Resigning as Chair of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee... ‘Will Usher in an Era of Popular Sovereignty’”
“Processed 682 Bills, Including 3 Judicial Reform Laws and Prosecution Reform… Emphasizing ‘Reform Achievements Created by the People’s Mandate’”
Break News, Political Reporter Kim Choong-lyoul = Rep. Choo Mi-ae (6th term) of the Democratic Party of Korea, who has declared her candidacy for Gyeonggi Province Governor, announced on the 23rd that she would step down from her position as Chair of the National Assembly’s Legislation and Judiciary Committee. This comes just seven months after she took on the role at the party’s request last August. Rep. Choo stated, “I have fulfilled the people’s mandate for prosecution and judicial reform,” adding, “I am returning the position entrusted to me by the people back to the people.”
Making this announcement during a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Center on the same day, Rep. Choo mentioned the 682 bills she processed and assessed them as “the result of simultaneously pushing forward reform tasks and pending issues regarding people’s livelihoods.” In particular, he cited the so-called "Three Judicial Reform Laws"—amendments to the Criminal Act, the Constitutional Court Act, and the Court Organization Act—as well as bills to abolish the Public Prosecutors Office and establish the Indictment Agency and the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, as major achievements.
He stated, "I have finally completed the prosecution reform that remained unfinished when I stepped down as Minister of Justice in 2021," adding, "I have also laid the institutional foundation to uncover the truth behind the December 3rd Insurrection through the establishment of a specialized court for insurrection cases and the enactment of the second Comprehensive Special Prosecutor Act."
Rep. Choo also cited the processing of bills related to people's livelihoods as an achievement. He described the bills that had been pending—such as the Framework Act on Artificial Intelligence, the Special Act on Semiconductors, the Local Education Autonomy Act, the Student Loan Repayment Act, the Special Act on Metropolitan Transportation, the Regional Medical Service Enhancement Act, and the Anti-Scalping Act—as "tasks directly linked to the lives of the people."
He stated, "I did not turn away from any thorny path. The people were always at the center," and expressed his deep gratitude to the people who supported him.
In particular, he highlighted the bills that were finally completed. Remarks regarding her political moves following her resignation also followed. Rep. Choo stated, “I will lead Gyeonggi Province, the center of the Republic of Korea, to victory and usher in an era of popular sovereignty together with the Lee Jae-myung administration,” foreshadowing her role in future local elections and central politics.
Preliminary candidate for Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae is building a foundation of strong party support and a drive for reform while holding the heavy responsibilities of former Minister of Justice and Chairperson of the National Assembly’s Legislation and Judiciary Committee.
Meanwhile, candidates Yang Ki-dae and Kwon Chil-seung were eliminated in the Democratic Party’s preliminary primary for Gyeonggi Governor. The Democratic Party’s primary for the Gyeonggi gubernatorial nomination has been confirmed as a three-way race between Governor Kim Dong-yon, Rep. Choo Mi-ae, and Rep. Han Jun-ho. The main primary will be held from April 5 to 7. hpf21@naver.com
