[아침신문 솎아보기] ‘Conviction for entrance examination’ Jung Gyeong-sim photo processing The morning newspaper divided into two

Chung Gyeong-shim, a spouse of former Justice Minister Cho Kook, was sentenced to a fine of 500 million won in four years in prison in a first trial trial on the 23rd and was arrested in court. Section 25-2 of the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Agreement (Presiding Judge Jeong-yeop Lim) judged guilty of all guilty of’examination irregularities’, and some guilty of’private equity allegations’ and’the charges of destroying evidence’. In terms of all charges, 11 out of 15 were found guilty and 4 were found not guilty. On the 24th, all nine major general daily newspapers dealt with related news on the top page. Below are the article titles.

Kyunghyang Shinmun: “Kyung-Shim Jung, Conspiracy with Motherland for Daughter’s Entrance Examination”
Kookmin Ilbo: legal arrest for guilty of corruption in the entrance exam
Dong-A Ilbo: False judgment of ‘7 specs for entrance examination’… 4 years imprisonment
Seoul Shinmun:’Convicted of irregularities in the entrance exam’
Segye Ilbo: All guilty of corruption in the entrance exam… 4 years imprisonment
Chosun Ilbo: Kyung-Shim Chung, Conspiracies with the Fatherland… “I gave up my faith in fair society”
JoongAng Ilbo: guilty of conspiracy with the motherland, legal arrest
Hankyoreh: Jeong Gyeong-shim’s guilty of all’exposures’… Legal imprisonment for 4 years
Hankook Ilbo: “Unfair competition undermining” Jeong Kyung-Shim’s bitter condemnation

On the 23rd, the judiciary explained in detail the reasons for the court arrest of Professor Jeong for about four minutes. Regarding the atmosphere of the court at the time, an article from the Hankyoreh (the court “convicted without reflection is very bad”… the lawyer “decided with predictions”) said, “When the court is arrested, it is common for the judge to simply state the reason for’there is a risk of destruction of evidence’. However, on that day, the court explained in detail the reasons for the court arrest for about four minutes. It seemed to emphasize that the court confinement, which was bound to feel even more severe for the defendant released on bail, was a reasonable decision.” “The charge of a teacher concealing evidence for acknowledging innocence was also recognized as a reason for confinement, and Professor Jeong said,’To those involved in the case He also said that there is a high possibility of attempting to destroy evidence, such as recommending false statements.”

Judge Lim said on this day, “From the beginning of the hearing to the end of the pleadings of the trial, there is no fact that he has never honestly admitted and reflected on his fault.” He pointed out that it provided an opportunity to criticize those who testified in court to those who did not know the details by making claims such as making false statements for the sake of profit, and inflicting mental pain on those who told the truth.” “It was to the effect that those involved in the case, such as Choi Seong-hae, former president of Tong Yang University, who made different arguments from Professor Jeong were responsible for getting criticized by Professor Jeong’s supporters,” the Hankyoreh reported.

Professor Chil-joon Kim of Professor Chung’s attorney said, “I am worried that the actual truth may be denied as the efforts made while defending themselves against the overwhelming public opinion attack during the investigation were referred to as reasons unfavorable to the sentence of the defendant. It seems that only the prosecution’s arguments and circumstantial evidence were listed, and convicted with speculation, prediction, or doubt.” Former Minister Cho also told Facebook, “As a result of the judgment of the first trial, it was a great shock.” “As I was nominated as the Minister of Justice, this ordeal may have become an inevitable fate. I will immediately appeal and fight.”

This trial is the first judgment by the judiciary on so-called’fatherland war’. The Seoul Newspaper (the “political scapegoat of the motherland” has lost its convincing power… “Autumn and 尹 Daejeon” seems to have a big wave), “The political wave is expected to be significant. The Blue House and Passport said that there were some inappropriate behaviors for the success of the child’s entrance examination and property growth, but there were no illegal activities against Cho and Professor Jeong. However, as the court judged many of Professor Chung’s 15 charges as guilty that day, the passport and the claim of’political scapegoat’ put forward by Cho’s side lost their convincing power.” “Cho was elected as the most influential presidential candidate at the beginning of the regime. Considering the fact that it was the’icon’ of the Moon Jae-in administration, it is also painful that it is difficult for the passport to show’ethical superiority’ any longer. Problems in the process of selecting ministers may also arise again,” he predicted.

Along with this, it is predicted that “a blow is inevitable in the’Chu-Yoon Daejeon’, which took place due to the’butterfly effect’ of the former Minister Cho’s family investigation.” The Seoul newspaper said, “The reason why President Yoon was downgraded from’President Yoon’ to the’target of redemption’ was the investigation of the former minister’s family. With this ruling, the claim of the existing passport that’the prosecution conducted a political investigation to prevent the reform of the prosecution’ was overshadowed. Instead, the criticism that the Blue House and Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae, etc., “picked up” Yoon may grow. “There are also observations that the court in charge of the case for the suspension of execution of the disciplinary disposition of President Yoon will care to some degree. . He said that the second interrogation of the case will be held on the 24th, the day after the sentence of Professor Jeong.

It is observed that the ruling of Professor Chung’s first trial will have a negative effect on the trial of former Minister Cho, which is currently underway. The first trial judge decided that among the seven false certificates submitted by Professor Chung and former Minister Cho’s daughter for admission to the Graduate School of Medicine, the confirmation of internships such as the Seoul National University Public Interest Human Rights Law Center, etc., was made and submitted by former Minister Cho and Professor Chung. The Kyunghyang Shinmun (the court “two of the seven false documents led by former Minister Cho” seems to be unfavorable for the trial of’admissions corruption charges’). He is being tried on three charges, including No Hwan-jung, the head of the Pusan ​​National University Medical School, for receiving a bribe in the name of his daughter’s scholarship, and the alleged irregularities in the entrance examination with Professor Jeong. Among them, the courts related to bribery and irregularities in entrance examinations are the same as those of Professor Chung’s first trial. Lee said, “After hearing the case of Professor Jeong, former Minister Cho and President Roh, the couple will deal with allegations of corruption in the entrance exams together.”

Pusan ​​National University is in a position that it is waiting for the Supreme Court ruling regarding the maintenance of admission to his daughter Cho. The Seoul Newspaper (Daughter of Fatherland, who will be canceled admission to the Pusan ​​National University Medical School) said, “Mr. Cho, who is currently in the fourth grade of medical science at Pusan ​​University, is reported to have taken the National Doctor Examination in 2021. If admission is canceled, the eligibility to apply for the doctor examination is automatically lost. However, if admission is canceled after obtaining a doctor’s license, it is decided whether to maintain the license according to the interpretation of the medical law.”

“Apologize to the Fatherland” “Apologize to the Prosecution”

The commentary of each newspaper editorial was divided into three main directions. Either taking the crimes of Professor Kyung-Shim Chung seriously, rebuking the prosecution for excessive investigation, or pinching both.

An editorial in the Kyunghyang Shinmun argued, “It is the least courtesy for former Minister Cho to express an apology to the citizens, even if they fight for innocence at the uppermost level.” The Kyunghyang Shinmun said, “Although it is a first-trial ruling, it is a terrible feeling that the former Minister Cho’s family was sentenced to a heavy sentence for committing’a grave offense that shakes the market economy order’ and the act of’breaking the trust and expectations of the entrance examination system’. Can not be forbidden. I can’t help but think about the feelings of collapse and loss that most young people will feel in the’parent chance’ and high-end specifications of the former Minister Cho’s family. Former Minister Cho has argued for innocence by questioning the political intentions of the prosecution’s investigation. The initiation of’Chu Mi-ae and Yoon Seok-yeol Jeong-kook’ was also an investigation into the family of former ministers. Apart from the political intentions of the prosecution’s investigation, most of the suspicion was because the court judged that there was substance.”

In an editorial, the Hankyoreh said, “The character of the issue is also significant, but it is still a point to look back on the fact that excessive investigative power was focused on one family.” The Hankyoreh said, “As the private equity fund, which was the main source of the prosecution’s investigation against Cho, was acquitted on major charges, it became difficult for the prosecution to escape the controversy over excessive investigation and prosecution. Despite the prosecution’s extensive investigation, there have been criticisms that the content of the prosecution is far from’power-type corruption’, and some of them have become innocent.” “Professor Jeong said,’Prof. It was repeated with preconceived opinions.’ The results of Cho’s trial, which are intertwined with Professor Jeong’s trial and some charges, are also noteworthy. As long court battles of several stages are expected in the future, it is necessary to respect the judgment of the first trial, but watch the final result without excessive prediction.”

The Hankook Ilbo editorial said, “The fact that the corruption of Cho and his family, who served as a reform-oriented scholar and a high-ranking official in the current regime emphasizing morality, has been confirmed by the court as a fact once again brings shock, anger, and collapse to the public. It is enough.” “Former Minister Cho said that he was appealing, but prior to that, a sincere apology for the young generation who would have been hurt by corruption in the entrance examination for children is first. It urged that it is the least way for the people who want to reform the prosecution.” However, the prosecution also pinpointed the excessive investigation, and when President Yoon Seok-yeol returned, he said, “I hope you promise to apologize and abolish the investigation of the low-income network.” The Hankook Ilbo said, “The anti-human rights trough investigation was enough to give the people a sense of fear.” Even looking at the results of the sentence of first instance, it is questionable whether this case is a mammoth-level investigation team that mobilized a special department for several months. It is true that it is lifted. “This is the reason why Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol’s decision to investigate is seen as a political act that severed the president’s personnel rights in order to prevent prosecution reform.”

The Chosun Ilbo put weight on the criticism of the current passport. The Chosun Ilbo said, “President Moon Jae-in enforced appointment of Justice Minister Geary despite the numerous unscrupulousness of Mr. Cho and many people opposing him. Rep. Choi Kang-wook is shouted and blinded even though he has been sentenced to one year in prison for issuing a false intern certificate to the son of Mr. Cho.” Although the name was not mentioned, a member of the Democratic Party, Kim Nam-guk, was also created as “the headquarters of the Dog Fighting National Movement to support Mr. Cho”. They also held a rally in support of Jo, where tens of thousands of people gathered. The Democratic Party nominated an attorney at the dog fight headquarters and made him a member of the National Assembly. It was a problem due to sexual harassment and derogatory remarks on women on the Internet, but it was devastating.” Next, Vice Minister of Justice Lee Yong-koo asked Yoon in the past, “Isn’t it a former Minister Cho’s investigation for politics?”

Jeong Gyeong-sim face, 6 out of 9 are mosaics… Excluding the people, Joseon, and Central

All newspapers posted photos of Professor Jeong’s face, but whether it was a mosaic or not. Six newspapers excluding the Kookmin Ilbo, Chosun Ilbo, and JoongAng Ilbo (Gyeonghyang Shinmun, Dong-A Ilbo, Seoul Shinmun, Segye Ilbo, Hankyoreh, and Hankook Ilbo) put a mosaic on Professor Jeong’s face.

The human rights reporting rule of the Korean Journalists Association is that the face of the suspect is not disclosed as a rule unless it is a public figure. Among the rules, the moral rights provision is △In principle, the media must obtain the consent of the parties to disclose personal information such as the face and name of an individual who is not’official’, and matters pertaining to private life such as disease name and family relations △Suspect, suspect, defendant and victim ·In principle, personal information such as the face and name of the informant, complainant and accuser is not disclosed.

In the case of Professor Kyung-Shim Chung, it has been regarded as an ambiguous’gray zone’ to determine whether or not to be certified. Strictly, Professor Jeong’s spouse is a public figure, but Professor Jung himself is not. Some argue that the mosaic is meaningless in that it is easy to find Professor Jeong’s face online, and that Professor Jeong himself has been on the photo line.

However, as it is the process of establishing a social consensus on personal information disclosure such as the face of the suspect, the need to approach carefully when creating internal standards within the media is also raised. In the case of the Hankook Ilbo, only the eye area was blurred to the level that Professor Jeong’s face could be identified, and this is a part that gives a glimpse into the discussion process and pains leading up to the picture.

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