US EditionSouth Korea’s president to pardon jailed ex-Justice Minister Cho Kuk
- On August 11 in Seoul, President Lee Jae Myung granted clemency to Cho Kuk, the ex-Justice Minister, resulting in his release from prison and the reinstatement of his political rights.
- Cho Kuk was convicted of academic fraud involving forged documents to help his children’s college admissions, leading to a two-year sentence finalized in December 2024.
- Cho resigned from the justice ministry in 2019 after a scandal ignited public anger, and his Rebuilding Korea Party captured 12 seats in the 2024 National Assembly elections.
- The pardon, part of a wider Liberations Day amnesty for 2,188 convicts including key politicians, was justified as promoting political unity despite opposition criticism accusing Lee of abusing power.
- Cho’s early release restores his electoral eligibility, potentially allowing future political activity amid ongoing public debate and a decline in President Lee’s approval ratings.
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South Korea to pardon ex-justice minister over academic forgery
South Korea's former justice minister Cho Kuk to be pardoned after serving part of his sentence for academic fraud amidst a career marked by political turmoil and legal controversies involving his family
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South Korea's president to pardon jailed ex-Justice Minister Cho Kuk
South Korea’s president will pardon jailed former justice minister and liberal ally Cho Kuk this week, officials said Monday, cutting short his two-year sentence for falsifying academic records to help his children enter prestigious schools.
·United States
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