“Justice Minster nominee Ahn’s media conference means the Blue House still wants to appoint him…”

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YTN news captured Source: YTN

Seoul National University emeritus professor Ahn Kyong-hwan nominated as the first Justice Minister in the Moon Jae-in government in Korea is at the centre of controversy.


It was revealed that the Justice Minister nominee Ahn Kyong-hwan falsely registered a marriage about 40 years ago by forging then girlfriends seal. Also his record of doctoral degree and his influence on his sons disciplinary action arouse further controversy.

 

Korean political commentator JS Suh said Prof Ahns media conference looked like a comedy and it is highly believed that the conference was set up as a result of the Moon Jaeins governments support to him.

 

JS Suh also mentioned that as Korean political system is structured by putting a president at the centre, it is important for a president to admit that he appoints his cabinet with the people who can work effectively with his policy instead of packaging his decision in pretty excuse of covering all peoples demands.

 

The SBS Korean program has more.

 






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