Choo Mi-ae Directly Criticizes Kim Gun-hee, Saying "'Why Only Me?' Attitude... Logic Reminiscent of Jeon Du-hwan"

Former Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Na Ye-eun] Former Minister of Justice Chu Mi-ae criticized the explanation regarding the false career allegations against Kim Geon-hee, wife of Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate, saying, "In short, it's like saying 'Why are you only picking on me?'"

On the 14th, former Minister Chu wrote on her Facebook, "Regarding the false academic background, Ms. Kim said, 'It was the greed to stand out, if that is a sin, then it is a sin.' 'I didn't use the awards to get admitted, so what's the problem?' 'I'm not a public official or a public figure, and at that time, I wasn't even married to Yoon Seok-yeol, so do I have to be scrutinized this much?' In short, it's like saying 'Why are you only picking on me!'" she pointed out.

She added, "Ms. Kim, who posted a dog apology, is illogical and her grammar is reminiscent of Jeon Du-hwan."

In particular, former Minister Chu said, "The bizarre comparison to admission seems intended to summon the Cho Kuk family and appeal to the support base," adding, "Her quick wit to turn questions of truth and honesty into political attacks and to evade by relying on factional logic is very impressive. However, a professor application must be more honest than admission."

She continued, "Candidate Yoon prosecuted a student for inaccurately recording volunteer hours but insists that his wife's overall record is not false," and argued, "She was appointed as a professor by falsifying key core experiences, such as a career at the Game Industry Association that did not even exist at the time, so overall it is false."

Furthermore, she said, "I do not intend to blame the couple's devoted marital love," but added, "I am criticizing the complete lack of honesty that should be possessed, especially since they are aiming for the Blue House."

Yoon Seok-yeol, the spouse of the People Power Party's presidential candidate Kim Geon-hee. / Photo by Yonhap News

Earlier that day, according to a YTN report, Ms. Kim stated in her 2007 professor recruitment application to Suwon Women's University that she worked as a planning director in the planning team of the Game Industry Association for three years from 2002 to 2005. However, it was revealed that the association was established in June 2004.

In an interview with the media, Ms. Kim said, "Believe it or not, I don't remember," and added, "I am verifying the exact circumstances."

Also, among the awards listed on the application, the claim that she won the grand prize at the Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival in August 2004 was found to be false. Ms. Kim admitted to the fake award record, saying, "It was the greed to stand out," and "If that is a sin, then it is a sin."

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