New Book Promotion by Cho Kuk: "Moon Administration Led Korea to Become the First 'Advanced Country'"

New Book 'Gabool Seonjinguk' Released
"We Must Repay Debts to the Vulnerable Hidden Behind Developed Countries"

Former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk appeared in a YouTube promotional video for his new book "Advanced Countries on Credit" on the 21st. / Photo by YouTube video capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] "Advanced country South Korea owes a debt to the socially and economically vulnerable."

This is what former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk said in a promotional video released on the 21st by the publisher 'Medici Media.' Cho, who published the new book Gabul Seonjinguk (Advance Payment Advanced Country), claimed that South Korea joined the ranks of 'advanced countries' starting with the Moon Jae-in administration, but argued that it is time to help the vulnerable groups who have been forgotten until now.

Gabul Seonjinguk is a new book written by Cho Kuk, scheduled to be published on the 25th. In the Medici Media YouTube promotional video posted ahead of sales, Cho said, "I hope many people who truly wanted South Korea to become an advanced country during the presidential election process will read this book, regain strength, and work together to strengthen social rights."

He continued, "We must repay the debt to the socially and economically vulnerable who have been hidden behind the cheers for advanced South Korea," explaining, "The title 'Gabul Seonjinguk' reflects the meaning that we are an advanced country based on that debt."

According to the introduction of Gabul Seonjinguk, Cho pointed out, "South Korea has achieved remarkable economic development and democracy in a short period and has now entered the ranks of advanced countries," but also noted, "Behind this growth lie numerous problems that need to be addressed."

Former Minister Cho's new book "Advanced Countries in Advance Payment" / Photo by Medici Media

He stated, "In the socio-economic field, outdated and irrational social systems that do not befit the name of an advanced country are still maintained," emphasizing, "South Korea has overlooked these issues in the process of reaching advanced country status and has stood on the sacrifices of marginalized vulnerable groups."

In this book, Cho also evaluated the Moon Jae-in administration, which he was once part of. He said, "The Moon administration operated based on the spirit of the Candlelight Revolution and was the first government to bring South Korea into the ranks of 'advanced countries,'" claiming, "Its greatest achievements lie in diplomacy, security, and quarantine. South Korea's global status has risen, and the government's voice has become stronger. Military tensions between the North and South have been minimized to the point where they are barely felt, and the term 'Korea Discount' has disappeared."

He added, "The three institutions?the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Unit, the National Investigation Headquarters, and the Autonomous Police?have just taken their first steps," and continued, "The ultimate goal of prosecutorial reform, 'separation of investigation and prosecution,' which has been shared since the establishment of the South Korean government, was postponed to the next administration, but structural reforms of power institutions like these are historic achievements that no previous government has accomplished."

Cho cited real estate policy as a representative failure of the Moon administration. He emphasized, "The dream of citizens to own their own homes is precious and must be respected. While housing construction should develop as a major industry, housing prices cannot be left solely to the market," adding, "Land rent reform is necessary to prevent houses from being used as speculative tools."

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