Justice Minister-nominee Cho Kuk holds rare presser after cancellation of confirmation hearing
- 5 years ago
조국 “큰 실망 드렸다…법무부 장관 해야 할 소명 있다, 사법개혁 기회 달라”
The two-day confirmation hearing for Justice Minister-nominee Cho Kuk... is cancelled due to bipartisan disagreement in the panel selection process.
He held a press conference at the National Assembly instead,... to address numerous allegations.
Speaking at the impromptu session, Cho apologized and vowed to provide a full explanation,... adding he still hopes to fulfill his duty.
"I apologize to the public for disappointing them. But I have been appointed by the President for the Justice Minister post, possibly because of my past experiences with social reform. If given the chance, I believe that I have to answer that call despite my limitations. I ask the public to provide me with that opportunity."
Rival parties are still at odds over Cho's qualifications,... given the college admissions scandal surrounding his daughter,... as well as suspicions regarding an investment made in a private equity fund.
Conservative blocs strongly condemned the nominee and the ruling party, criticizing their decision to hold the presser at the National Assembly, calling it an insult to parliament and the public.
The two-day confirmation hearing for Justice Minister-nominee Cho Kuk... is cancelled due to bipartisan disagreement in the panel selection process.
He held a press conference at the National Assembly instead,... to address numerous allegations.
Speaking at the impromptu session, Cho apologized and vowed to provide a full explanation,... adding he still hopes to fulfill his duty.
"I apologize to the public for disappointing them. But I have been appointed by the President for the Justice Minister post, possibly because of my past experiences with social reform. If given the chance, I believe that I have to answer that call despite my limitations. I ask the public to provide me with that opportunity."
Rival parties are still at odds over Cho's qualifications,... given the college admissions scandal surrounding his daughter,... as well as suspicions regarding an investment made in a private equity fund.
Conservative blocs strongly condemned the nominee and the ruling party, criticizing their decision to hold the presser at the National Assembly, calling it an insult to parliament and the public.