Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae was watching the passage of the Public Officials Corruption Investigation Office establishment bill at the National Assembly plenary session on the 30th of last month. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae was watching the passage of the Public Officials Corruption Investigation Office establishment bill at the National Assembly plenary session on the 30th of last month. [Image source=Yonhap News]

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[Asia Economy Reporter Son Sun-hee] President Moon Jae-in approved the appointment of Choo Mi-ae as Minister of Justice on the 2nd.


Ko Min-jung, spokesperson for the Blue House, stated in a written notice that "President Moon approved the appointment of Minister Choo around 7 a.m. today," adding, "Minister Choo's term began at midnight today."



Minister Choo is scheduled to visit the National Seoul National Cemetery with cabinet members for a memorial service as her first official event of the day.


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