Cho Kuk "Jung Kyungshim's 2nd Trial Verdict Is Shocking... She Has Been Cleared of Absurd Charges"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] Former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk expressed regret over the appellate court's ruling on his wife Professor Jeong Gyeong-sim but said, "She was cleared of the absurd charges."

On the morning of the 13th, Cho appeared at the Seoul Central District Court for the trial concerning allegations of admission fraud involving himself and Professor Jeong's children and made these remarks.

He summarized, "The shock from Professor Jeong Gyeong-sim's second trial verdict is significant. She was cleared of power-related corruption and the so-called 'Cho Kuk Fund' charges, which were absurd, but was found guilty of charges related to the internship certificate."

He added, "It is very painful, but we will contest the factual findings and legal applications at the Supreme Court. I will also sincerely explain myself at today's trial where I am appearing."

When asked about his stance on the appellate court recognizing conspiracy related to admission fraud in Professor Jeong's case and the acknowledgment that their daughter Cho Min forged the internship certificate from Seoul National University's Public Interest and Human Rights Law Center, he did not respond.

Earlier, on the 11th, Professor Jeong was found guilty on all charges related to admission fraud in the appellate court, and the court identified former Minister Cho as an accomplice in some charges. Notably, both the first and second trial courts ruled that Cho forged the internship certificate from Seoul National University's Public Interest and Human Rights Law Center.

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