Choo Mi-ae: "Son's leave controversy, excessive lawsuits... Follow-up actions if no apology"

Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae is responding to questions at the plenary meeting of the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul on the 23rd. 2020.9.23 Photo by Asia Economy [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hana Na] Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae pointed out that the controversy over her son's leave is "a case that, above all, divided public opinion and exhausted national power (public authority) due to unreasonable accusations and complaints with a strong political attack nature."

On the morning of the 30th, Minister Choo announced on her Facebook, "All related parties were processed without detention by the prosecution regarding the son's leave controversy."

She stated a strong stance, saying, "Irresponsible forces that used the one-sided claims of the informant as a tool for political strife must bear strict responsibility," and "If there is no proper apology, follow-up measures will be taken."

She then expressed regret about the media coverage related to this case, saying, "Many media outlets reported false claims as if they were facts."

She added, "The public is fully aware. Why do conservative opposition parties and conservative media persistently launch political attacks targeting the Ministers of Justice of the Moon Jae-in administration?"

Furthermore, she expressed her aspiration for prosecutorial reform, saying, "I will promptly complete prosecutorial reform and the establishment of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials to fulfill the wishes of the candlelight citizens and contribute to the success of the Moon Jae-in administration until the very end."

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