Handonghun on Chumiae's Criticism: "Drug Politics Are What Hinder Drug Eradication"

Minister of Justice Han Dong-hoon responded to former Minister of Justice Chu Mi-ae's social media post telling him to "stop drug politics" by saying, "It is drug politics to obstruct efforts to eradicate drugs."

Minister of Justice Han Dong-hoon Photo by Yonhap News

On the 25th, before entering the annex of the Government Seoul Office to attend the 60th Law Day ceremony, Minister Han told reporters, "I don't understand why politics comes into play when we are trying to catch drugs to protect youth and the public."

Earlier, former Minister Chu wrote on her Facebook account the previous day, "Minister Han seems impatient to gain attention through 'drug politics,'" adding, "If you want to do politics, you should step down and do politics." Minister Han said, "I think 'drug politics' is a neologism coined by former Minister Chu," emphasizing, "Drugs don't understand politics. What matters is catching them firmly, whoever does it." He continued, "With drugs spreading even among youth, this is not a matter to discuss politics about, but to do our best to eradicate drugs," adding, "I analyze the causes and prescribe measures while trying to eradicate drugs as quickly and strongly as possible."

Regarding the allegations of money envelope distribution during the 2021 Democratic Party leadership election, which the prosecution is diligently investigating, he said, "Since this is a serious matter and one that has drawn public attention, I believe the prosecution will investigate fairly and objectively." On the Democratic Party's claim that the prosecution's investigation into the money envelope allegations is 'political oppression,' he stated, "I do not agree."

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