Jin Joong-kwon: "Moon Jae-in Betrayed Roh Moo-hyun"

"Clause Codified During the Participatory Government, Minister Chu Unilaterally Nullified It"
"Moon Administration Feared 'Awake Citizens'"

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

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon criticized Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae for nullifying the public disclosure of indictments, a representative judicial reform achievement of the Roh Moo-hyun administration, saying, "The Moon Jae-in administration fears the 'awake citizens.' Moon Jae-in has betrayed Roh Moo-hyun."

On the 5th, Jin posted on his Facebook, stating, "The Moon Jae-in administration has completely betrayed the justification for prosecutorial reform."

Jin questioned, "In fact, the foundation of the pledge for 'prosecutorial reform' likely stems from the trauma caused by the death of former President Roh," adding, "What have they done under the pretext of fulfilling President Roh's dream and resolving his grievances?"

He continued, "In reality, they have selectively undone the systems and achievements introduced during the Participatory Government," pointing out, "For example, the provision that 'the Minister of Justice shall consult the Prosecutor General's opinion when recommending a prosecutor's appointment' (Article 34, Paragraph 1 of the Prosecutors' Office Act) was codified during the Participatory Government, but Minister Choo Mi-ae unilaterally nullified it."

He added, "The provision of the 'National Assembly Testimony and Appraisal Act,' which requires submitting indictments of important cases to the National Assembly upon its request, was introduced during the Participatory Government to guarantee the 'people's right to know' and has been regarded as a representative achievement of judicial reform under that administration," but "this too was arbitrarily ignored by Minister Choo Mi-ae."

He reiterated, "The Participatory Government allowed the public disclosure of indictments to ensure the people's 'right to know.' However, the Moon Jae-in administration has taken away that right granted by the Roh Moo-hyun administration."

Jin argued, "Why did they do that? Obviously, to block the people's 'participation.' The indictments that Choo Mi-ae refused to disclose contain essential information for voters to decide whether to support or judge a particular party in the upcoming general election," adding, "That is why the administration is desperately blocking the disclosure."

Finally, Jin said, "President Roh said democracy is only possible through the participation of 'awake citizens,'" and added, "But the Moon Jae-in administration fears those 'awake citizens.' The Moon Jae-in administration has betrayed the spirit of Roh Moo-hyun. Thoroughly, very thoroughly."

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