Choo Mi-ae on Jo Guk's Autobiography Release: "Jo Guk's Trials Are Not Personal but Part of the Candlelight Citizens' Reform History"

The book "The Time of Cho Kuk" by former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk, scheduled to be published next month. Photo by former Minister Cho Kuk's Facebook capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Choyoung] Former Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae introduced the upcoming book by former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk titled Cho Kuk's Time, set to be published next month, emphasizing that "Cho Kuk's ordeal is a candlelight citizen reform history that reminds us that the prosecution reform, which is the beginning of the candlelight revolution in the country established by candlelight protests, must never be stopped."

On the 28th, former Minister Choo wrote on her Facebook, "Cho Kuk's ordeal is not a personal matter," expressing this view.

She described Cho Kuk as "someone who took up the flag of prosecution reform, which is the mandate of the candlelight citizens, led the way, charged into the midst of strong resistance from the prosecution, and is enduring a time of trial and humiliation together with his entire family," adding, "What we must do for him, who has become the target of the unchecked prosecution power and the arrows of public opinion trials, is to move forward steadily with uninterrupted reform."

She further added, "Cho Kuk's Time should become our milestone."

Earlier, on the 27th, Cho Kuk introduced on his Facebook, "After a long period of reflection and self-restraint, I have cautiously prepared this book," explaining, "It organizes the series of events that occurred after I was nominated as Minister of Justice on August 9, 2019, and publishes untold stories in the book."

He stated, "Although I am currently on trial amid the overwhelming spread of false information disseminated by the cartel of prosecution, media, and conservative opposition parties, I thought it necessary to provide at least a minimal explanation," and added, "I dedicate this book to the millions of candlelight citizens."

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