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Prosecution reform should proceed unrelentingly A massive rally was held, Saturday, near the Supreme Prosecutors' Office in southern Seoul in support of the embattled Justice Minister Cho Kuk and his drive to reform the prosecution. Organizers said up to 1.5 million people gathered there, chanting slogans such as "Death to political prosecution," "Complete prosecution reform,"..

Appointment of Cho Kuk deepens political turmoil President Moon Jaein appointed the disputed nominee Cho Kuk as justice minister and five other nominees to ministerial and minister-level posts, Monday. This came after Moon conducted a Cabinet reshuffle on Aug. 9. Since then, there have been massive media reports centered on fraud and corruption allegations involving Cho's fami..

Illegal leakage of information hurts trust The embattled justice minister nominee Cho Kuk vowed to carry out the ongoing judicial reform centered on limiting the prosecution's power in a way that "no one can reverse it," if appointed, in a confirmation hearing, Friday. Reforming the prosecution is a political zeitgeist of this country at this time. Needless to say, the prosecu..

Her dubious academic career frustrates young people Suspicions are swirling over justice minister nominee Cho Kuk and his family while President Moon Jaein is coming under growing pressure to withdraw his nomination. Cho is losing support rapidly from young people as the scandal is now centered on the suspicious academic career of his 28-year-old daughter. It has been found th..

Parties should hold confirmation hearing quickly President Moon Jaein's nominee for justice minister, Cho Kuk, is in the hot seat over fraud and corruption allegations levelled against his relatives. The conservative parties, led by the main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP), are stepping up their political attacks, demanding Moon withdraw Cho's nomination immediately. Ther..

Nominee Yoon could be capable, but not best man Prosecutor General nominee Yoon Seokyoul has been branded as the right person to lead prosecutorial reform by liberal politicians since being picked for the position last month by President Moon Jaein. Yoon was a widely anticipated choice for the job given his strong track record as a reform-minded prosecutor and Moon's confidenc..

The nominee for the nation's top prosecutor promised Monday that the prosecution would remain politically neutral under his tenure. The pledge comes amid the government's move to reform the prosecution that has often been embroiled in political scandals. "So far, the prosecution has taken criticism for being swayed by improper political influence and neglecting in self-reflect..