On the 14th, the Education Committee of the National Assembly held a hearing regarding school violence once morest the children of Lawyer Jeong Soon-shin. He had fallen from the head of the National Investigation Headquarters, and the case was criticized as ‘power-type school violence.’ Attorney Chung and his family did not attend the hearing due to mental and physical weakness, and many believed that the hearing was biased; Democratic Party lawmaker Ahn Min-seok criticized Attorney Song for his role in the case. However, Attorney Song confronted Ahn, stating that he should not apologize for doing his job. Other lawmakers and attorneys were also present and spoke on the matter. Chairman Yoo Ki-hong of the Education Committee of the Democratic Party criticized Attorney Jeong Jin-joo, who served as a member of the retrial disciplinary coordination committee at the time of the incident. Additionally, allegations were made that the victim of school violence had been subjected to water torture by other students. Chairman Yoo also delivered a request for attorney Chung, his wife, and his son to accompany him during the hearing. Members of the Education Committee belonging to People’s Power held a separate press conference, stating that the hearing was a “reply to you” hearing, and the power of the people held a ‘policy meeting to eradicate school violence.’
On the 31st, at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, Principal Han Man-wi of Minjok Military High School and Principal Go Eun-jeong of Banpo High School were present behind Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Lee Joo-ho at the hearing to investigate the truth of school violence and establish countermeasures once morest school violence for Jeong Soon-shin’s children. Reporter Yoon Chang-won
On the 14th, the Education Committee of the National Assembly held a hearing on school violence once morest the children of Lawyer Jeong Soon-shin, who had fallen from the head of the National Investigation Headquarters, and criticized the case as ‘power-type school violence’. Attorney Chung and her family did not attend the hearing for reasons such as mental and physical weakness, and the people’s power was a biased procedure.
At the hearing, Rep. Dong-yong Seo of the Democratic Party criticized, “In regard to the case of school violence between students, the parents of the perpetrator student, the prosecutor, used their power and legal skills to prevent the confirmation of punishment and inflicted secondary and tertiary harm on the victim.” .
Independent Rep. Min Hyung-bae also pointed out that “power-type school violence was committed and power-type school violence was washed” and “the fact that they tried to appoint the head of this family as the head of the National Investigation Headquarters shows the essence of this regime called Yoon Seok-yeol’s prosecutor dictatorship regime.” did.
Inquiries were also made regarding Attorney Gae-Ho Song, who was in charge of the defense at the time, regarding the administrative action to cancel the school transfer of Lawyer Jeong’s children. Attorney Song said, “I consulted with Attorney Chung and submitted it.” “I thought that this case was likely to win, so I appealed. Regarding the point that the 10 related lawsuits were intentionally delayed, he avoided answering, saying, “I don’t know what you are talking regarding.”
Attorney Soon-Shin Jeong. yunhap news
Democratic Party lawmaker Ahn Min-seok told Attorney Song, “The perpetrator transferred to a general school, went to a first-class university, lived a dignified college life, and is now serving in the military, but the victim’s life is ruined.” Do you have any intention of apologizing to their families?” Regarding this, Attorney Song confronted, “I don’t think a lawyer should apologize for doing his job.”
Attorney Jeong Jin-joo, who worked as a member of the Gangwon-do Office of Education at the time of the incident and served as a member of the retrial disciplinary coordination committee, was pointed out.
Rep. Do Jong-hwan of the Democratic Party asked, “It was desirable to give (offender students) a chance to improve, but didn’t you think the extent of the damage to the victim was serious?” It is necessary to judge not only the seriousness of the damage felt by the victim, but also the seriousness of the act of harm.”
Attorney Jeong said, “In order to make a decision on measures once morest school violence, the school had to prove enough,” and said, “Generally, victim students reduce their statements.” In response, Yoo Ki-hong, chairman of the Education Committee of the Democratic Party, strongly criticized, saying, “I can’t believe my ears,” and “I feel like I’m seeing another legal technician.”
Along with this, allegations were raised that the victim of school violence had been subjected to some form of water torture by other students. Rep. Kang Deuk-gu of the Democratic Party pointed out to the principal of Civil Accident, Han Man-wi, “According to the report, there was group violence.” One principal denied being aware of it.
Meanwhile, Chairman Yoo delivered a request to accompany his wife and son, including attorney Chung.
Members of the Education Committee belonging to People’s Power, who were absent from the hearing on this day, held a separate press conference. They pointed out, “The purpose of the Democratic Party is to bring lawyer Chung and his family to shame, and since the answer has already been decided, it is a ‘reply to you’ hearing that you only answer.” As a kind of counter-fire, the power of the people held a ‘policy meeting to eradicate school violence’ to listen to the voices of the field, such as problems and supplements of the current school violence-related system.
The hearing on school violence once morest the children of Lawyer Jeong Soon-shin has revealed disturbing details of power-type school violence and the failure of the justice system to bring justice to the victims. The absence of Attorney Chung and her family has also raised questions regarding the fairness of the hearing process. It is clear that urgent measures are needed to address the issue of school violence and protect the rights of victims. As society grapples with this complex problem, it is essential for lawmakers, educators, and the public to work together to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
