South Korean Culture Minister Cho Yoon-sun (Photo : ARIRANG NEWS/Youtube)
South Korean Culture Minister Cho Yoon-sun was arrested on Jan. 21, Saturday, on the grounds for suspicion of the abuse of power by the South Korean Prosecutor. She draws up a blacklist of artists, writers, and entertainers relevant to the case of impeaching President Park Geun-hye.
A group of special prosecutors took the famed Culture Minister that afternoon for series of questioning. This is the first time a sitting high official got arrested in South Korean political history.
Acting President, Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn said in an interview with Yonhap News Agency that the 50-year-old minister to submit her resignation. However, Prime Minister Kyo-ahn is waiting for the court to decide about the President's fate for the rulings, Wall Street Journal reported.
Given that the constitutional court pursues on the impeachment, President Park Geun-he will be the first democratic leader elected into office that will be removed due to corruption scandal being heard in the court.
There are guidelines being implemented on National Censorship on the impending political crisis in South Korea. It aims to penalize artists in cases for obstructing the running impeachment hearing.
Culture Minister Cho Yoon-sun finally got arrested, according to the Seoul Central District Court with a statement, "the crime has been verified and there were concerns over the destruction of evidence," on a text message to reporters. The warrant was issued last Wednesday. It was noted on the Reuters that arresting the Minister along with Presidential Chief of Staff was due to abuse of power and perjury.
Minister Cho plainly denied that the existence of the Blacklist but heard of reports that it does. She said she's got nothing to do with it.
Samsung Group's involvement also took the spotlight on the impeachment. However, the same prosecutor's office denied issuing a warrant because of charges of bribery, embezzlement, and perjury last Wednesday.
Executive Vice President Hwang Sung-soo of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. was already called in for questioning on the cases involving President Park and close confidant Choi Soon-sil, whose accused of colluding to donate to two foundations to back up Presidential initiative policies.
The South Korean has impeached President Park but continued to sit in an office. However, she has been stripped by the court of Presidential powers and is waiting for its final decision.
