Choo Mi-ae: "Anti-Discrimination Law Petition Surpasses 100,000... No Reason to Delay"

Former Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae shared a photo taken with a flower basket sent by her supporters. Photo by Former Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae's Facebook capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Choyoung] Former Minister of Justice Chu Mi-ae mentioned on the 16th that the National Assembly petition demanding the enactment of the Anti-Discrimination Act surpassed 100,000 signatures, saying, "I will support and strive together for 'ordinary daily life' without discrimination and exclusion to become a natural right that everyone can enjoy."

Former Minister Chu stated on her Facebook that "It has been very disappointing that several legislative attempts have repeatedly failed so far. This time, shouldn't the National Assembly respond to the people's petition with an open mind?"

She also posted a photo of a flower basket sent by a supporter, saying, "Light pink roses, white carnations, chrysanthemums, and baby's breath each proudly shine while relying on each other harmoniously," and added, "I wish our society, living together harmoniously like flowers gathered closely in a small flower basket, could be like this."

Former Minister Chu pointed out, "The status and national dignity of South Korea, which has become a top 10 global economic power following K-quarantine and K-culture, were confirmed by President Moon Jae-in's successful G7 summit," but noted, "However, traps of discrimination and exclusion still exist throughout our society, which do not match the rising national dignity."

She added, "A 'discriminatory society' cannot coexist on the path to becoming a truly advanced nation," and emphasized, "There is no reason to delay the Anti-Discrimination Act, which calls to 'respect people as they are without discrimination.'"

Meanwhile, it is known that former Minister Chu is considering declaring her candidacy around the end of this month when the publication of her interview collection is completed.

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