Jin Joong-kwon Points to Choo Mi-ae to New Prosecutors, Saying "Arrest Her for Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Business"

Jin Joong-kwon, former professor at Dongyang University / Photo by Asia Economy DB

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon criticized Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae, who carried out the prosecution personnel reshuffle, for abusing her authority.

On the 3rd, former professor Jin wrote on Facebook regarding a commemorative photo taken with Minister Choo and the newly appointed prosecutors, "Congratulations. Do you see the person in white in the middle? Make sure to hold them tightly with your hands. For abuse of authority and obstruction of business."

Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae is taking a commemorative photo with newly appointed prosecutors at the Prosecutors' Appointment Ceremony held at the Ministry of Justice in the Government Complex Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do, on the afternoon of the 3rd. Photo by Ministry of Justice and Yonhap News.

Earlier that day, Minister Choo criticized the hierarchical culture within the prosecution during the appointment ceremony for new prosecutors held at the Government Gwacheon Complex.

Minister Choo said, "The principle of the unity of prosecutors disappeared from the Criminal Procedure Act 15 years ago, but the culture of strict hierarchy is still deeply rooted in the prosecution organization. I hope you break away from that and become gem-like beings full of a sense of justice and mission, shining as prosecutors for the people by doing your best."

She continued, addressing the new prosecutors, "There has recently been controversy surrounding the decision-making process in handling prosecution cases. As the Minister of Justice, I regret that this has caused anxiety among the public. Procedural justice must be observed in criminal cases, and to approach substantive truth, procedural justice must be upheld."

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