Lee Jeong-sik, Minister of Employment Nominee, Admits to Falsifying Career Records... "No Intentions"

Assemblywoman Song Ok-ju "17 Years of False Career Records... 4 Cases of False Credentials"
Lee Jung-sik "I Apologize... Will Ensure This Does Not Happen Again"

Candidate Lee Jeong-sik Adjusting His Glasses
(Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Baek Seung-ryeol = Lee Jeong-sik, nominee for Minister of Employment and Labor, is adjusting his glasses during the confirmation hearing held at the National Assembly in Yeouido on the 4th. 2022.5.4 [Photo by National Assembly Press Photographers]
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[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Lee Jun-hyung] Lee Jeong-sik, the nominee for Minister of Employment and Labor, has virtually admitted to allegations of falsifying his career history. However, the nominee maintains that the falsification was merely a simple mistake.

At the confirmation hearing held on the 4th by the National Assembly's Environment and Labor Committee, Lee stated, “(The false career entries) were mistakes made while relying on memory,” adding, “There was no (specific) intention.”

Democratic Party lawmaker Song Ok-joo pointed out the nominee’s false career and resume allegations that day. According to Song’s office, the false career entries submitted by the nominee for university professor appointments totaled 17 years, with four false resume items identified. Song said, “Falsifying career history is directly related to fairness issues,” and questioned whether the nominee is suitable for the fairness and common sense that President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol emphasized.”

The nominee admitted to including false career and resume information. Lee responded, “I apologize for (the false career entries),” and promised, “I will ensure this does not happen again.”

Lee also denied allegations regarding his eldest son’s draft evasion. Lawmaker Song pointed out, “Looking at the military service certificate of (the eldest son), there are suspicious parts regarding intent,” and added, “He postponed enlistment five times, enlisted, then after three days went home claiming to undergo a re-examination.” Song further noted, “He was later assigned to public service duty, which was eventually exempted, and there has been no explanation for this process.”

In response, Lee said, “He enlisted knowing he was classified as Grade 1, was sent home after three days, and is currently receiving hospital treatment,” adding, “All actions taken by (my eldest son) were done with the Military Manpower Administration’s permission.”

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