Choo Mi-ae: "Mobilization of buses for Gwanghwamun rally will be subject to investigation for orders and prior collusion"

Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae attended the full meeting of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee held at the National Assembly on the 25th and is reviewing documents. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae stated regarding the people mobilized by bus to the Gwanghwamun rally, "If they were mobilized by bus on a nationwide scale, it will be subject to investigation who gave the orders and who conspired in advance."

Minister Choo appeared before the National Assembly's Judiciary Committee on the 25th and responded to a question from Shin Dong-geun, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, saying, "The police are investigating whether the rally itself was illegal."

Minister Choo said, "Many people went to Gwanghwamun simultaneously and momentarily," adding, "If they were mobilized by bus on a nationwide scale, it will be subject to investigation who gave the orders and who conspired in advance."

Regarding securing the passenger list of those on the buses, she said, "I have instructed the prosecution, police, local governments, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, and related organizations to respond jointly."

When asked whether to claim compensation from those who attended the Gwanghwamun rally, she replied, "We will conduct a prior legal review and comprehensively consider such matters (compensation claims)."

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