O Seok-jun on the Controversy Over the '800 Won Dismissal Ruling': "I Felt Apologetic and Heavy-Hearted"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] On the 30th, Supreme Court Justice nominee Oh Seok-jun once again expressed his regret and heavy heart regarding the dismissal ruling of a bus driver who embezzled 800 won.

On the same day, Oh issued a separate statement saying, "Yesterday's confirmation hearing was a valuable time to reaffirm my sense of duty as a judge and to strengthen my resolve for the future."

He added, "I have always tried to carefully examine the circumstances presented in each case's arguments and records to reach the most reasonable and just conclusion, but I deeply realized once again that from the public's perspective, there are still many shortcomings and that greater attention must be paid to the difficulties and pain of socially vulnerable people."

During the previous day's confirmation hearing, lawmakers criticized Oh for ruling that the company's dismissal of a bus driver who embezzled 800 won was appropriate, calling it a "heartless ruling" and an "unfair ruling." Oh stated, "If I become a Supreme Court Justice with the consent of the National Assembly, I will wholeheartedly strive to realize equality before the law through fair and just rulings that anyone in the public can accept."

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