조국 “큰 실망 드렸다…법무부 장관 해야 할 소명 있다, 사법개혁 기회 달라”<br /><br />The two-day confirmation hearing for Justice Minister-nominee Cho Kuk... is cancelled due to bipartisan disagreement in the panel selection process.<br />He held a press conference at the National Assembly instead,... to address numerous allegations.<br />Speaking at the impromptu session, Cho apologized and vowed to provide a full explanation,... adding he still hopes to fulfill his duty.<br />"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."<br />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.<br />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.<br />
