Regarding the Dismissal of Cho Kuk... Ruling Party: "No Way but to Pay the Price"

Regarding Seoul National University's dismissal of former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk from his professorship, Kim Min-su, spokesperson for the People Power Party, criticized Cho, saying, "I hope he reflects and restrains himself."

On the 13th, Kim posted on his social media, "Let Cho Kuk, who is perfidious and lawless (패역무도, 悖逆無道), engrave in his heart that there is no 'path' left except to pay for his sins, and I hope he reflects and restrains himself," adding, "The National Assembly is not a sanctuary for criminals to hide their bodies."

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This was a remark aimed at Cho Kuk's earlier statement about taking a 'pathless path' after visiting former President Moon Jae-in. In political circles, it is interpreted as Cho effectively hinting at running in next year's general election.

Seoul National University's dismissal decision came about three years and five months after Cho Kuk was indicted without detention on charges including bribery on December 31, 2019. Cho Kuk's legal team expressed "deep regret over Seoul National University's hasty and excessive action."

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