조국 지명에 여야 입장은 '극과 극'<br /><br />Rival parties are divided over Friday's cabinet reshuffle,... especially over the nomination of Cho Kuk as justice minister.<br />The ruling party believes he's the right choice,... while the opposition perceive that nomination as a declaration of war.<br />Kim Min-ji brings us the contrasting responses<br />The ruling Democratic Party welcomed the cabinet reshuffle saying the nominees are experts in their respective fields,... and expressed hope for concrete achievements.<br />As for the nomination of former presidential secretary Cho Kuk as justice minister the ruling party says it shows the Moon Jae-in administration's determination to carry out judicial reform.<br />The party also called for cooperation from the opposition bloc to swiftly schedule confirmation hearings and cautioned against unnecessary political strife.<br />"From the point of view of political maneuvering, the opposition can criticize but the public also have high hopes for the justice minister nominee."<br />The main opposition Liberty Korea Party blasted the overall cabinet reshuffle,... claiming that it's a move to get the ruling party ready for next year's parliamentary elections.<br />They also criticized the Moon administration for not revamping its diplomatic and security line-up amid mounting security concerns.<br />Regarding the nomination of Cho Kuk the conservatives have long voiced opposition to him,... due to controversial cabinet screenings when he was presidential secretary.<br />"He failed when it came to his work as the civil affairs secretary. I deeply regret his nomination. This cabinet reshuffle ignores the opposition and is a declaration of war."<br />Fierce clashes are expected at Cho's confirmation hearing.<br />But it's without a doubt that his appointment will speed up the Moon administration's drive to reform the prosecution.<br />He was behind the blueprint for plans to rebalance the investigative powers of the police and the prosecution... and the establishment of an independent body to probe corruption by high-ranking officials.<br />Those two bills are currently pending at the National Assembly.<br />Kim Min-ji, Arirang News.<br />
