Lee Jun-seok: Cho Sung-ho resigned after seeing the path to canceling prosecution

Reform Party leader Lee Jun-seok has sharply criticized Justice Minister Cho Sung-ho's resignation, suggesting the minister stepped down preemptively due to anticipated legal changes.

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The real reason he took off his robes is because he saw the trajectory of the upcoming cancellation of prosecution.

"The real reason he took off his robes is because he saw the trajectory of the upcoming cancellation of prosecution," Lee stated on Facebook on July 25. He asserted that Cho submitted his resignation as the ruling party faces the potential abolition of its supplementary investigation rights.

Lee further elaborated, "The trajectory of taking away investigative powers and then canceling indictments is already visible." He framed Cho's resignation as an attempt to withdraw before these perceived changes fully materialize. The Reform Party leader drew a historical parallel, comparing the current administration to a tyrannical ruler, stating, "A king whose top official, who worked hardest for his immediate ascension, now opposes him with a resignation letter. History will record such a king as a tyrant."

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The trajectory of taking away investigative powers and then canceling indictments is already visible.

Justice Minister Cho had previously indicated to News1 his intention to resign, stating his desire to return to the National Assembly. Cho, a close associate and key supporter of President Lee Jae-myung since their law school days, serves as the first Justice Minister in the current administration. The report suggests Cho has expressed his wish to return to the legislature multiple times recently.

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A king whose top official, who worked hardest for his immediate ascension, now opposes him with a resignation letter. History will record such a king as a tyrant.