Started dating in May last year... Wedding planned for the second half of this year
Cho Kuk: "The person who steadfastly supported my daughter during difficult times"
Jo Min, the daughter of former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk, who is on trial for allegations including entrance exam fraud, announced her engagement to her boyfriend. In response, former Minister Cho also congratulated his daughter through his social media service (SNS).
Cho Min, daughter of former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk, is announcing her engagement through her YouTube channel. [Photo by YouTube 'Jjomin minchobae']
On the 30th, Jo Min revealed in a video posted on her YouTube channel 'Jjomin minchobae' that "I am going to share a very important decision in my life" and "I am engaged to my boyfriend." She introduced her partner as "a kind person who always supports me. A reliable friend."
Jo Min, who said she started dating her partner in May 2023, added, "The wedding is planned for the second half of this year. While dating, we held hands and went out openly without hiding anything," and expressed gratitude, saying, "Fans kindly pretended not to know, allowing me to date comfortably."
Former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk announced the engagement of his daughter, Cho Min. [Photo by Former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk Facebook]
On the same day, former Minister Cho posted on his Facebook with the title "Today, my daughter Jo Min revealed her engagement." He said, "Her fianc? is a young man who stood firmly by my daughter during difficult times," and "They got engaged with the blessings of both families. I wish happiness fills the path of these two youths." Many netizens, including independent lawmaker Kim Nam-guk, liked the post.
Netizens who received the news responded with comments such as "Congratulations on your marriage," "I hope you live well as much as you have endured emotional hardships," "I pray you love beautifully and create a warm life," and "Your boyfriend must have saved the country in a past life."
Previously, Jo Min was indicted on charges including falsification of official documents and obstruction of business related to university entrance exam fraud and is currently undergoing a first trial. At the sentencing hearing held on the 26th, the prosecution requested a sentence of one year imprisonment with three years probation for Jo. The first trial verdict is scheduled for March 22.
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