Moon "I want to have a glass of soju with my country"... Jo Guk "I am sorry"

Attended Book Concert in Gumi, Gyeongbuk on the 4th
"Haven't Visited Pyeongsan Village Yet Due to Trial"

Former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk expressed gratitude and humility regarding former President Moon Jae-in's remark that he "wants to have a glass of soju right away" with him.

Cho made this comment in response to a related question during the 'Cho Kuk's Legal Classics Walk' book concert held on the 4th in Gumi, Gyeongbuk.

He said, "I have not yet watched the documentary (Moon Jae-in imnida)," and added, "As someone who served (former President Moon), I am grateful and feel apologetic."

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Cho Kuk served as the Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs at the Blue House during the Moon Jae-in administration. In the documentary 'Moon Jae-in imnida,' when asked "Who is the person you want to have a glass of soju with right now?" former President Moon answered "Cho Kuk" and then fell silent in thought.

Regarding whether he plans to visit Pyeongsan Village, where former President Moon resides, Cho responded, "Of course," adding, "Since the trial is ongoing, any discussion about what was said can lead to political interpretations and distortions. I think I should pay my respects once things are settled."

Regarding the situation of his wife, former professor Jung Kyung-shim, he said, "She has been incarcerated in Seoul Detention Center for about two and a half years. She is in solitary confinement," and added, "I have not been able to visit her recently." When asked if he had anything to say, he replied, "No comment."

Former Minister Cho attended the 'A Stroll Through Cho Kuk's Legal Classics' book concert held in Gumi, Gyeongbuk on the 4th.
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About his daughter Cho Min's recent status, he explained, "Her medical license is still valid," and added, "I cannot disclose the location, but she has gone to a quiet rural area to volunteer as a doctor in places lacking medical professionals."

Regarding his daughter's evaluation of him as an "honest logician," Cho said, "I am a boring dad. That must be what she means."

Meanwhile, the appeal trial of former Minister Cho Kuk, who was sentenced to imprisonment in the first trial for charges related to his children's admission fraud and the cover-up of Blue House inspections, is set to begin this month.

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