Choi Jae-hyung's Son: "If Dad Talks More About Adoption, I Am Proud"... Rebuttal to the Ruling Party

Choi Jae-hyung, Former Chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection / Photo by National Assembly Press Photographers Group

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Bo-ryeong] Choi Mo, the son of former Board of Audit and Inspection Chairman Choi Jae-hyung, expressed the opinion that "it would be better if my father mentioned more about raising adopted children." This is a rebuttal to the ruling party's request for former Chairman Choi not to mention adoption stories any further.

On the 20th, Choi stated through social media (SNS), "Many children are still waiting to be adopted." Former Chairman Choi adopted his younger son in 2000 and his older son in 2006.

Choi said, "Before being adopted, I was always ashamed and upset because I had no parents and was an orphan. I wanted to hide and couldn't come forward easily; I was depressed because of my situation. Especially since I was adopted in elementary school, at that time, writings like those in the Democratic Party's articles sounded sweet to me because I was ashamed of myself then," he explained. Previously, Lee Kyung, former standing deputy spokesperson of the Democratic Party, appeared on a TV program and said, "Former Chairman Choi should ask not to mention adoption of children anymore."

Choi emphasized, "Through God's touch, I have been truly healed a lot in my life, and I am no longer ashamed but proud. Therefore, I hope my father mentions and conveys these points more. That way, many children can have a stepping stone and foundation to overcome like me."

He raised his voice that former Chairman Choi is a person who can talk about adoption-related stories. Choi said, "In fact, such matters are empathized with by children who were orphans like me; when others pretend to care, it feels hypocritical and like a mask. But my father faced and overcame these challenges directly with me, so I believe he understands my feelings and can comfort children like me. Therefore, I think it is something people like my father can do and help with. I ask for more mentions."

It is known that the former Chairman Choi and his wife publicly shared the growth diaries of their two adopted sons on the Korea Adoption Promotion Association website from 2004 to 2011, making efforts to eliminate prejudice against adoption.

Photo by Choi Jae-hyung, former Board of Audit and Inspection Chairman's son, Facebook capture

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