'Admission Fraud' Accused Cho Min... What Is the Connection Between Her Bag to the US and First Lady Kim Geon-hee?

Kim Geon-hee's Bag on Her Overseas Trip Is from the Same Brand
Prosecutors Say They Will "Humbly Take Responsibility" for the Indictment

Jo Min, the daughter of former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk, who was indicted by the prosecution on charges of entrance exam fraud, revealed her arrival at San Francisco Airport in the United States and stated that she "will not evade responsibility." On this day, the bag she posted on social media attracted attention as it was the same brand favored by First Lady Kim Geon-hee.

On the 10th, Jo posted on her Instagram, "I heard the news of the prosecution's indictment through the news. I will attend the trial sincerely," and added, "If there is any part I must take responsibility for, I will humbly accept it."

Former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk's daughter, Cho Min [Image source=Screenshot from Cho Min's SNS]

Along with this, Jo shared photos that appear to show a San Francisco Airport sign and pictures of her using an elevator while carrying a travel bag.

The bag is the Popcorn Bag Small product from the domestic vegan fashion brand 'Marhen.J.' This brand also gained attention as it was worn by First Lady Kim Geon-hee during overseas trips with President Yoon Suk-yeol.

[Image source=Jo Min Instagram]

Meanwhile, on the same day, the 5th Division of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office (Chief Prosecutor Kim Min-a) announced that Jo was indicted without detention on charges of forgery and use of false documents, obstruction of business, and obstruction of official duties by deception.

Jo is accused of conspiring with her mother, former Dongyang University professor Jeong Gyeong-shim (61), to submit a falsely written application form, self-introduction letter, and a forged Dongyang University president’s certificate of commendation to the admissions office of the Pusan National University Graduate School of Medicine on June 10, 2014, thereby obstructing the admissions evaluation process.

She is also accused of conspiring with her parents to submit a falsely written self-introduction letter, an internship confirmation letter in the name of the Director of the Public Interest and Human Rights Law Center at Seoul National University Law School, and forged supporting documents such as the Dongyang University president’s certificate of commendation to the Seoul National University Graduate School of Medicine on June 17, 2013.

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