Han Dong-hoon Leaving the Ministry of Justice: "I Wanted to Stand with the Common People and the Vulnerable to Prepare for the Country's Future"

Han Dong-hoon, who is leaving the Ministry of Justice after accepting the position of Emergency Response Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, said on the 21st, "I wanted to stand on the side of the common people and the weak. And I wanted to prepare for the future of this country."

Minister of Justice Han Dong-hoon is taking a commemorative photo with employees at the farewell ceremony held at the Ministry of Justice building in Gwacheon on the afternoon of the 21st.
[Photo by Yonhap News]

At the farewell ceremony held at the Government Complex Gwacheon on the same day, Minister Han said, "I wanted to do well. I wanted to make the lives of my fellow citizens a little better."

Minister Han said, "If there are any mistakes or shortcomings in what I have done, it is not because of a lack of will or responsibility or compromise, but because of my lack of ability." He added, "I can say this confidently. I said the same thing when I finished my work as a prosecutor, and I am glad I can say it again this time. Whatever I do in the future, when I finish that work, I hope I can say the same thing."

Minister Han said, "All the things I have done that the people like and sympathize with are the credit of my colleagues here and public officials across the country," and added, "As a fellow citizen, I express my respect and gratitude to the people and my beloved Ministry of Justice colleagues." He concluded by saying, "To confess, I was really glad to work with you all. I wish you good luck."

After the farewell ceremony, Minister Han told reporters, "I intend to take the lead with the compass of the people's common sense and thoughts," adding, "That compass alone cannot know all the deserts or valleys along the way, but I will listen to and respect various opinions that criticize as much as those that support, and continue to move forward until the end."