Parties sharply divided over justice minister Cho Kuk's appointment
- 5 years ago
조국 임명에 여야 극한대치
Mixed reactions from parliament over the appointment of Cho Kuk as justice minister.
The Democratic Party welcomed the move,... describing the official as possessing the expertise and commitment needed to carry out the Moon administration's reform drive.
The ruling bloc called on Cho to dedicate himself to contributing to society while serving in the public post,... and create a fair and just prosecutorial and judicial system.
The main opposition Liberty Korea Party which had been calling for Cho's nomination to be scrapped from the beginning,... said the president has gone against the wishes of the people.
The conservative party will consider all possible means of protest,... including a boycott of legislative activities... and public rallies.
The appointment comes after a month of intense wrangling between rival parties,... over multiple accusations of irregularities involving Cho and his family.
Mixed reactions from parliament over the appointment of Cho Kuk as justice minister.
The Democratic Party welcomed the move,... describing the official as possessing the expertise and commitment needed to carry out the Moon administration's reform drive.
The ruling bloc called on Cho to dedicate himself to contributing to society while serving in the public post,... and create a fair and just prosecutorial and judicial system.
The main opposition Liberty Korea Party which had been calling for Cho's nomination to be scrapped from the beginning,... said the president has gone against the wishes of the people.
The conservative party will consider all possible means of protest,... including a boycott of legislative activities... and public rallies.
The appointment comes after a month of intense wrangling between rival parties,... over multiple accusations of irregularities involving Cho and his family.