[2020 National Audit] Jeon Hyun-hee: "'Choo's Son Allegation' Party Duty Soldier Requires Consideration for Personal Protection"

On the 15th, Jeon Hyun-hee, Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, attended the National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee meeting held at the National Assembly, appearing for the audit on the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission and delivering a work report. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] Jeon Hyun-hee, Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, stated on the 15th that it is necessary to review "whether there is a causal relationship corresponding to (personal) protection measures" regarding the on-duty soldier who raised suspicions about the 'military leave non-return' of Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae's son.

Chairperson Jeon made this remark in response to a question from Yoon Chang-hyun, a member of the People Power Party, during the National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee audit on the same day.

Jeon said, "For protection procedures to be initiated for the applicant, it is necessary to verify whether the applicant is a public whistleblower under the Public Interest Whistleblower Act, a corruption reporter, or a reporter under the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act, and to confirm the whistleblower status."

In response to Yoon's question, "Was there any external pressure related to this issue?" she replied, "There was nothing special."

Chairperson Jeon emphasized, "Regarding the protection of whistleblowers by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, it should be viewed solely from the perspective of protecting the people, regardless of political party or ideology," adding, "We are examining whether the person qualifies for protection measures, and I also strongly feel that 'protection measures should come first, followed by review' for whistleblowers."

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