Jung Se-kyun: "It is common to handle civil complaints through methods other than the civil service office"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun commented on the allegations of preferential treatment in military service for the son of Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae, stating, "Complaints are generally not made at the complaint office but through other means."

On the afternoon of the 17th, during a government question session on education, society, and culture held at the National Assembly, Prime Minister Chung responded to a question from Nam In-soon, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, who asked, "Since everything is being recorded, is it common sense to call the Ministry of National Defense complaint office to make an improper request or complaint?"

Prime Minister Chung also answered "Yes" to a follow-up question stating, "It is being summarized as a simple inquiry."

He added, "Since the investigation is now being actively conducted based on the opposition party's accusation, as Nam said, I hope the matter will be entrusted to the prosecution, and that the National Assembly will focus on the concerns of the people and their livelihoods."

Meanwhile, it is known that the prosecution has secured a recording file in which one of Minister Choo's couple called the Ministry of National Defense complaint office to inquire about the extension of their son's leave. Shin Won-sik, a member of the People Power Party, claimed the day before that the person who called the Ministry of National Defense complaint office regarding the extension of Minister Choo's son's leave was recorded as Minister Choo's husband and was a woman.

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