When former Justice Minister Cho Kuk announced the creation of a political party, negative rumors emerged. It is controversial whether he is in line with public expectations to engage in politics even after being sentenced to prison in the second trial for corruption in minors’ entrance exams and abuse of power.
On the 8th, the 13th Criminal Division of the Seoul High Court (President Kim Woo-soo) charged Choi Kang-wook with forging and holding an internship activity certificate related to child entrance exam bribery, the anti-corruption law in relation to Cho Min’s bribery of scholarships and abuse of power against officials of the special inspection team in relation to the failure to inspect Yoo Jae-soo. Former minister Cho, indicted, was sentenced to two years in prison and a fine of 6 million won.
Former minister Cho said in a statement after the appeals court’s decision: “I will humbly accept it, but I cannot agree with the understanding of the facts and the application of the law, so I would like to appeal and ask for the final judgment of the court”. Supreme Court” and “From the moment I was appointed Minister of Justice in 2019 until today, I have 5”. The last year has been a time of ‘endless hell’ for me and my family,” he said. Former minister Cho said, “I have apologized to people several times, but I would like to apologize once again. I apologize once again for showing my lack and disappointment to the people.” He added: “I will continue to reflect and reflect.” in the future.”
However, former Minister Cho said, “I will not give up and pursue a new path” and “I have been stabbed and slashed countless times while advocating for prosecutorial reform, but I will not give up and work to prevent prosecutorial tyranny.” . dictatorship.” And on the 13th, former minister Cho jumped to the forefront of politics, declaring the creation of a new party at Busan Democracy Park.
▲Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk declared the creation of a new party in a press conference held on the 13th at Democracy Park in Busan. ⓒYonhap News
In this regard, Lee Nak-yeon, co-representative of the New Reform Party, said in a phone call with Jeonnam CBS radio’s ‘Current Affairs Window’ this afternoon: “It’s up to you to decide. “You were found guilty in the second trial, but I’m not sure how the public will see it,” he said, adding, “I hope it goes well for you, but I think it’s going to be a little bit of a burden on you.” the Democratic Party.” Co-Representative Lee said : “It’s something that people should judge at least once,” and added: “It’s clear that Minister Cho Kuk has suffered a lot after being harshly investigated over the mistakes he made. “I think we’ll have to wait and see what happens with it. the public will think,” he said.
Geum Tae-seop, a leading member of the New Reform Party, also posted on Facebook that day, asking: “Isn’t it a warning sign for the person who is the main culprit for ruining the prosecutorial reform, to announce the creation of a party in the name of prosecutorial reform?” Commissioner Geum said: “The Special Prosecutorial Department became the largest in the history of the Republic of Korea in the early days of the Moon Jae-in administration, during the period of Senior Secretary for civil affairs Cho Kuk… “It is also unprecedented that special agents such as Yoon Seok-yeol, Yoon Dae-jin and Han Dong-hoon are sent to hold important positions in the prosecutor’s office,” he said. “When a plan is announced to reform the institutions of power, what he said with his own mouth: “The special investigation of the prosecutor’s office is going well, so we will maintain it.” “Maybe we can change our position 180 degrees this way,” he pointed out.
Commissioner Geum urged, “The Democratic Party calls the Yoon Seok-yeol government a ‘proxy regime,’ so think about who is most responsible for establishing such a government.”
People Power Party spokesperson Kim On-soo also said at a press conference held this afternoon at the Communications Center of the National Assembly: “Former minister Cho Kuk, who was found guilty, it is as if he had already lost his qualifications to run in the general election.” .” He criticized: “They are planning to contest the general elections under the shameless pretense of ‘legal restoration of reputation’.” Deputy Speaker Kim said: “The fact that former Minister Cho mentioned the creation of a new party is an act that distorts political trust and public will and clearly ignores laws and principles for his political purposes,” urging him to “reflect and apologize to people”. First.”
There were also concerns within the Democratic Party. Park Hong-geun, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, urged self-respect, saying this would not help judge Yoon Seok-yeol’s regime. He also said that he will not form an electoral alliance with the new Cho Kuk party.
Contrary to this trend, Chung Cheong-rae, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, wrote on Facebook: “I applaud your decision and courage in declaring your participation in real politics” and “I have endured all kinds of hardships well. ” Representative Jeong said: “I don’t know how we will work together, but I hope that we will be able to meet together in the great sea of the regime’s judgment,” and added: “The river does not surrender the sea. Let’s meet together in the great sea. “The sea does not get wet from the rain,” she wrote.
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