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'Moving Forward Today as Well' First Essay Published

Cho Min, the daughter of former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk, announced the publication of her first essay collection.

On the 18th, Cho announced the release of her essay book titled "I Am Moving Forward Today as Well," which deals with the reason for her existence, through social media (SNS). The book will be available in bookstores starting from the 19th.

Former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk's daughter, Cho Min, announced the publication of her first essay, "I Am Moving Forward Today as Well." Photo by Cho's Instagram

Cho said, "I published my first book," adding, "Although it is clumsy, I tried to put my sincerity into it."

In the book, Cho introduced a part from the text titled "The prosecution indicted me after four years," writing, "Many things that I cannot understand are happening. At times like this, I try to live sensibly. If I am indicted, I will stand trial. If there is something I must take responsibility for, I will take responsibility. I reflect on myself and contemplate my shortcomings. And from now on, I will live more rightly and more diligently. That is enough."

Cover image of the new book "Dike's Tears" by former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk. Photo by Dasan Books

Attention is also focused on whether the new book "I Am Moving Forward Today as Well" will join the bestseller ranks like former Minister Cho's new book "Dike's Tears." Previously, "Dike's Tears," published at the end of August, immediately ranked number one in sales and topped Kyobo Bookstore's bestseller list in the first week of September. Afterward, "Dike's Tears" surpassed its 10th printing within three days of publication.

However, it recently temporarily lost the bestseller spot to the photo essay of Korea's first-born panda, Fu Bao, titled "Fu Bao, Happy Every Day." According to Yes24, as of the 15th, the photo essay capturing the happy daily life of the three-year-old Fu Bao ranked third overall in the bestseller list through pre-orders alone, and in the essay category, it took first place, surpassing "Dike's Tears."

Meanwhile, Cho has been actively working as a YouTuber since May. Her YouTube channel surpassed 50,000 subscribers in just two days and recently exceeded 300,000 subscribers. As Cho expanded her presence by opening Instagram and YouTube channels consecutively, some speculated that she might be considering next year's general election, but Cho dismissed this, saying, "I have never thought about entering politics."

Additionally, Cho expressed her position asking for a separation between her actions and those of her father, former Minister Cho Kuk. She stated that her SNS activities are merely a means of self-realization and are unrelated to former Minister Cho's political activities.