Won Hee-ryong "Why should I apologize to Cho Kuk? ... The one who should apologize is Cho Kuk"

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Won Hee-ryong, Governor of Jeju Province, criticized former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk, who was a classmate from Seoul National University, class of '82. Governor Won condemned him, saying he "does not know how to reflect" and that "it is time for former Minister Cho to apologize."

On the 2nd, Governor Won stated on social media (SNS), "When Cho Kuk was the Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs under the Moon Jae-in administration, he crossed the line by inciting anti-Japanese sentiment, even mentioning the 'death bamboo spear' song," adding, "After being appointed Minister of Justice and appearing at the confirmation hearing, I was filled with anger beyond disappointment at his conduct."

Governor Won pointed out, "If he is a professor at Seoul National University, he should not have allowed his son to intern where he works," and criticized, "The forgery of certificates for his daughter's university admission and the corruption committed at the academy run by his family, where he himself is a director, are clear crimes."

He continued, "Seeing that he is even publishing a book now, Cho Kuk still does not know how to reflect," and stated, "Although he apologized for dividing public opinion, Cho Kuk should apologize not for the division of public opinion but to the other students who could not enter university because of his daughter." He added, "Instead of feeling sorry that the professor who gave his daughter a scholarship suffered hardships, he should apologize to the other students who could have received that scholarship."

Governor Won said, "Struggling to cling to vested interests and never truly reflecting is no different from continuing to steal," and asked ruling party politicians who say they feel sorry for Cho Kuk, "What are you sorry about? Rather, he (Cho Kuk) should apologize to us."

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