Chief Secretary Kang Hoon-sik to Offer Condolences at Chief Justice Cho Huidae’s Father’s Funeral... President Lee’s Wreath Also Sent

Kang Hoon-sik, Chief Presidential Secretary, will visit the funeral home of the father of Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae on August 31 to pay his respects.

The Blue House announced on this day that Kang would personally visit Pohang St. Mary's Hospital to express condolences, honoring the deceased and mourning with the bereaved family. Along with Kang’s visit, the Blue House also plans to send a floral tribute and a message of condolence in the name of President Lee Jaemyeong.

Kang Hoon-sik, Chief Secretary, is giving a briefing on personnel matters at the Blue House Chunchoo-gwan on the 30th. Photo by Yonhap News

Previously, the Supreme Court announced that Chief Justice Cho's father, Cho Buhwan, passed away at the age of 93 the previous day. Chief Justice Cho conveyed that he wished to hold a quiet funeral with his family and declined condolence visits from outsiders, but it was reported that he would accept a visit from Chief Secretary Kang.

The funeral procession is scheduled for 10 a.m. on September 1, and the burial site will be in Seonsan, Gangdong-myeon, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province.

Meanwhile, Chief Justice Cho has been in conflict with the Blue House over the approval of Supreme Court justice appointments. Although he had planned to announce his official position within the week, it appears that the announcement will be postponed due to his father's passing.

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