Choo Mi-ae's "Writing Novels" Remark... Jang Je-won Calls It "Reckless Statement," Joo Ho-young Says "Arrogant"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 27th, opposition party lawmakers fiercely criticized Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae's remark "You're writing a novel" made at the Legislation and Judiciary Committee, calling it a "reckless comment" and "arrogant behavior."

Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the United Future Party, said in an interview on YTN Radio's 'Starting Morning' on the 28th, "Saying 'You're writing a novel' at the Judiciary Committee yesterday was arrogant behavior, and to put it strongly, it was like causing a disturbance in the National Assembly."

On the 27th, at the Judiciary Committee, when United Future Party lawmaker Yoon Han-hong asked Deputy Minister of Justice Ko Ki-young a question implying "Did Minister Choo's son get promoted because of leniency in military service?" Minister Choo added the remark "You're writing a novel," sparking controversy.

Floor leader Joo said, "A member of the National Assembly asks as a representative of the people, but even the attitude in answering in the plenary session was like 'So what?' or 'You're not trying to pick a fight with me, are you?'" He added, "Representative Lee Hae-chan said 'Seoul is a vulgar city,' but I want to say that the character is vulgar."

United Future Party lawmaker Jang Je-won also pointed out, "Has there ever been such a reckless remark made by a head of an agency under supervision to a standing committee member who is questioning in the history of the Republic of Korea's constitutional history?" and asked, "Where is the end of Minister Choo's arrogance and pride?"

He urged an apology, saying, "Whenever Minister Choo comes to the National Assembly, it becomes a mess," and "It was an incident that insulted the National Assembly where she served for 20 years, spat on the National Assembly as the hall of public opinion, and insulted the people."

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