Archive · 11 Aug 2025
South Korea President Pardons Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk
The President of South Korea, Lee Jae Myung, decided to pardon Cho Kuk, who used to be in charge of justice.
Cho was in jail for lying about his kids getting into good schools.
This means he can now run for office again.
Some people are happy because they think it's a fresh start, but others are angry because they think it's unfair.
The pardon is part of a larger effort to bring the country together and celebrate the day Korea became free.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung granted a presidential pardon to former Justice Minister Cho Kuk.
The pardon will reinstate Cho’s eligibility to hold public office.
Cho was previously jailed for academic fraud, including forging documents for his children's school admissions.
The Rebuilding Korea Party welcomed the pardon, while the opposition People Power Party criticized it.
The pardons are in recognition of National Liberation Day.
- Who
- Lee Jae Myung, Cho Kuk, and other individuals and groups.
- What
- President Lee Jae Myung granted a pardon to former Justice Minister Cho Kuk.
- When
- August 15, South Korea’s National Liberation Day.
- Where
- South Korea.
- Why
- The pardons focused on providing opportunities for national unity and revitalising the economy.
Support for Pardon
Opposition to Pardon
Political Perspectives
Support for Pardon
The Rebuilding Korea Party welcomed the pardon.
Opposition to Pardon
The People Power Party criticized it and its potential damage to fairness and justice.
- Pardoned
- Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk
- Reason for original jail term
- Forging documents and interference with government inspections.
- Celebration
- South Korea's National Liberation Day.
- Party Supporting Cho
- Rebuilding Korea Party