Facing Jang Je-won's "Resignation Demand"... Chu Mi-ae Says, "Try Being a Minister Once"

Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae is smiling while greeting members of the National Assembly at the comprehensive audit of the Ministry of Justice and the Board of Audit and Inspection held by the Legislation and Judiciary Committee at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul on the 26th. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Seul-gi] On the 26th, at the comprehensive audit of the Ministry of Justice and others by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee, Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae smiled and retorted to People Power Party lawmaker Jang Je-won, who demanded her resignation, saying, "Try being a minister once."

On that day, when Lawmaker Jang asked, "Do you not agree with the opposition party's demand for resignation?" Minister Choo smiled and replied, "What would I say?"

Then, when Lawmaker Jang pointed out, "More than 50% of the public have a negative view of Minister Choo. There is such a public opinion poll," Minister Choo responded, "The media reported as many as 310,000 articles about my son who faithfully completed his military service. If there is indiscriminate reporting and public opinion polls, wouldn't it be like that? Lawmaker, you try being a minister once," she rebutted.

Minister Choo also refuted President Yoon Seok-youl's remarks regarding 'subordinates.' She said, "It is not logically acceptable. The word 'subordinate' is unfamiliar to me as well."

Earlier, at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office audit held on the 22nd, President Yoon expressed discomfort over Minister Choo's exercise of investigative authority, stating, "Legally, the Prosecutor General is not a subordinate of the minister."

Minister Choo also mentioned the investigation of the Lime case during the audit. She explained, "There were many suspicious points, so it was lawful and urgent to exercise the investigative authority as the Minister of Justice," adding, "It is a customary practice to report on important politicians through the Anti-Corruption Department from the beginning."

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