Prime Minister Jeong: "How Many Days Has the Chu Mi-ae Issue Been Going On... People Power Is Not a Civic Group"
"Last Day of Government Questioning Will Leave People in Despair"
[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun criticized on the 17th, saying, "How many days has it been already regarding the issue of Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae?" and added, "The People Power Party is not a civic group but the main opposition party."
Prime Minister Chung made these remarks during the government questioning session on education, society, and culture held at the National Assembly that day, in response to continued questions about allegations of special treatment during the military service of Minister Choo's son.
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He stated, "Now, let's move on from this. Today is the last day of the government questioning," and added, "I think the public will be disappointed. I hope we discuss state affairs. I say this sincerely."
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