Candidate So Byeong-cheol: "I Will Be a Strong Guardian of the Moon Jae-in Government's Prosecution Reform and National Administration"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] So Byeongcheol, the Democratic Party candidate for Suncheon, Gwangyang, Gokseong, and Gurye (Gap), announced on the 1st that he held a press conference on the morning of the 31st of last month at 11 a.m. in the briefing room of the Jeonnam Provincial Council under the theme "Why do you want to go into politics?"

Candidate So introduced his life trajectory and stories of adhering to principles during his time in the prosecution and his refusal of preferential treatment for former officials, stating that he is "a candidate who knows the prosecution better than anyone and understands its problems better than anyone," and mentioned that during the Roh Moo-hyun administration, he served as the head of the Ministry of Justice Policy Planning Division, where he created a comprehensive blueprint for prosecutorial reform.

He also emphasized that depending on the results of this general election, there may be difficulties in the current government's administration, and that his role as a legal expert is absolutely necessary.

When asked about future measures related to the division of Haeryong-myeon in Suncheon City and strategic nomination, Candidate So expressed a strong will to reclaim Haeryong-myeon, saying, "If I cannot bring back Haeryong-myeon at the start of my political career like this, my political life will be over."

He also stated that during the visit of Lee Nak-yeon, the head of the election campaign committee, on the 29th of last month, they listened to the opinions of Suncheon citizens and discussed countermeasures together, agreeing that it is the most urgent issue to be resolved in the 21st National Assembly.

Regarding the possibility of taking on an important government position after the election and prosecutorial reform, he modestly said, "There have not been any concrete discussions yet, but if given the opportunity, I am prepared to give everything to fulfill the responsibility," revealing his determination as a politician.

Candidate So emphasized about prosecutorial reform, "Being a former prosecutor is not a hindrance but a stepping stone, and to cure the illness, it is important to know where it hurts, and I am the right person for that."

He explained that the reason he was repeatedly mentioned for major public positions was "due to my own shortcomings, but under conservative governments, being a prosecutor from Jeolla Province who worked in the Kim Dae-jung and Roh Moo-hyun administrations was also disadvantageous."

Regarding his refusal of large law firms where he could have earned enormous money, Candidate So stated, "It is based on my belief to dedicate myself to the legal protection of socially vulnerable groups," and added that breaking the chain of preferential treatment for former officials and nurturing talent for the bright future of the Republic of Korea and his hometown Suncheon is also very important, even if he is not a highly paid lawyer.

He further stated, "I have worked for social public interest in various ways, such as supporting the self-reliance of the most marginalized and vulnerable released prisoners and applicants, contributing to the early establishment of the Anti-Graft Law as an advisory chairman of the Korea Journalists Association, and presenting visions and methods to create a new Jeonnam as a member of the Jeollanam-do New Growth Promotion Committee."

Finally, regarding his family and future plans, he expressed his will, saying, "My current choice is thanks to my wife's active understanding and encouragement, and I will create a new culture of politics and prosecution going forward."

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