Candidate for Minister Jeong Seong-ho /Courtesy of News1

President Lee Jae-myung on the 29th nominated Jeong Seong-ho as the first candidate for Minister of Justice, stating, "I will do my best to fulfill the historical mission of normalizing power agencies."

Candidate Jeong said on Facebook that day, "I will restore democracy and the rule of law, which collapsed under the emergency martial law on Dec. 3 last winter."

He noted, "A heavy sense of responsibility comes first in the face of grave realities," adding, "I will approach the confirmation hearing with a sincere and humble attitude." He continued, "I will also take the lead in implementing fair and warm legal administration so that the law can once again serve its original function as a shield for the people and the vulnerable."