Jin Joong-kwon: "Chu Mi-ae, So Foolish... Hope You Self-Discipline Like Water at a Snack Bar"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Shinwon Yoon] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon criticized Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae, saying, "She is really foolish. Does she eat alone while others are having a meal?"

On the 5th, former professor Jin shared a report on Facebook stating that Minister Choo decided not to submit the indictment related to the Blue House's ordered investigation and election interference case to the National Assembly, but some media outlets leaked the original text, prompting an investigation into the circumstances. He commented, "The indictment inevitably has to be made public. That's why it's called 'gong'sojang (public indictment). Why does she make others take responsibility for her foolishness?"

In another post, Jin said, "Minister Choo does things that are hard to understand with common sense at critical moments," mentioning three actions by Minister Choo (▲ leading the impeachment of President Roh Moo-hyun ▲ attempting to pay respects to former President Chun Doo-hwan after becoming party leader ▲ blocking the disclosure of the indictment), calling them the "three major chicken acts."

He added, "Is the sky something that can be covered with the palm of a hand? After seeing the indictment, I understand why it was hidden," and claimed, "It was not just the misconduct of a few individuals, but the entire Blue House organization systematically participated in creating 'friendship chances.' The overall command was likely carried out by Im Jong-seok."

He continued, "Isn't the Justice Minister's duty to uphold the law and establish a rule-of-law state?" and criticized, "But the Justice Minister herself sets an example of disregarding the law."

Former professor Jin also urged, "Minister Choo Mi-ae, as the person in charge, should come to the National Assembly and officially explain her illegal actions," and said, "She should discipline the related parties, but that person is herself. Since she said she would take responsibility with her own mouth, she should also discipline herself like a self-service at a snack bar. She should request Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun to dismiss her."

Minister Choo, the previous day, refused the National Assembly's demand to submit the indictments of 13 defendants, including Song Cheol-ho (71), mayor of Ulsan, who was indicted on suspicion of election interference, citing concerns about "the defendant's right to a fair trial and the privacy, honor, and human rights of those involved in the case."

The Ministry of Justice provided only materials summarizing the facts of the indictment to the National Assembly and announced that it would not submit the full text of the indictment in the future.

However, the Dong-A Ilbo reported that it had obtained the indictment related to the election interference case and reported that "former Blue House Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs Cho Kuk was briefed at least 15 times on the police investigation status surrounding former Ulsan Mayor Kim Gi-hyeon."

Regarding this, Minister Choo said, "How it was leaked is something that needs to be checked in the future," and added, "I think the public will understand the Ministry of Justice's measures well because the facts are revealed based on the right to a trial, not through distorted media reports, which would lead to harm to the people."

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