Cho Min Admits Falsehood in '7 Major Specs' Again in 2nd Trial... Korea University and Busan National University Prepare Follow-up Measures

False Recognition of 7 Major Specs in Second Trial
Korea University "Action After Reviewing Judgment"
Busan University "Fair Trade Commission to Conclude on 18th"

On the 27th, when the prosecution began a full-scale investigation into various allegations against Cho Kuk, the Minister of Justice nominee, the press was waiting in front of the Talent Development Office at Korea University in Anam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Following the appellate court's ruling that all allegations related to the fraudulent admission of Cho Min, the child of former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk and his spouse, Dongyang University professor Jung Kyung-shim, were found guilty, universities are preparing follow-up measures.

On the 11th, Korea University stated regarding the appellate court ruling, "Since the second trial verdict has been issued, we will secure and review the judgment document and proceed with follow-up measures in accordance with the university's academic operation regulations."

Previously, Korea University President Jung Jin-taek had stated in a meeting with members of the People Power Party, "We will take measures following the second trial ruling."

According to Korea University's regulations, if a reason corresponding to "a significant defect is found in the application materials submitted for admission screening" occurs, the admission cancellation review committee must handle the case according to the prescribed procedures.

Busan National University's Admission Fairness Management Committee has also decided to make a final decision regarding Cho's fraudulent admission allegations on the 18th. The Busan National University Fairness Committee began its investigation on April 22, conducting reviews of admission documents, inquiries with screening committee members, queries and responses with issuing institutions and career-related organizations for the applicant's submitted documents, as well as requests for explanations and responses from the applicant.

Busan National University explained, "Once the Fairness Committee's investigation results are received by the university headquarters, the headquarters will review the academic administrative process and announce the judgment results as soon as possible."

The appellate court, consistent with the first trial, judged all seven major credentials of Cho to be false. The seven major credentials are: ▲ Dongyang University President's certificate of commendation and research confirmation ▲ Dongyang University Language Education Center research assistant activity confirmation ▲ Dankook University Medical Science Research Institute internship and paper ▲ Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) internship experience ▲ Aqua Palace Hotel and Intercontinental Hotel internship certificates ▲ Kongju National University Life Science Research Institute internship certificate ▲ Seoul National University Public Interest and Human Rights Law Center internship confirmation.

Cho entered the Department of Environmental Ecology Engineering at Korea University in 2010 and was admitted through early admission to the Medical School at Busan National University in 2015. Cho submitted a self-introduction letter stating that she received a volunteer award certificate from the president of Dongyang University and completed an internship at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST). Cho passed the national medical licensing examination in January of this year. The statute of limitations has expired on the charges of obstructing Korea University's admission process involving Cho and her mother, so these were not included in the prosecution's indictment.

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