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South KoreaMember of the National AssemblyDemocratic Party of KoreaGyeonggi Province · Hanam-si GapMember of the National Assembly

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Choo Mi-ae

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Choo Mi-ae is a prominent South Korean politician and former judge currently serving as a member of the 22nd National Assembly. A six-term lawmaker, she has held significant leadership roles, including Minister of Justice and Chair of the Democratic Party of Korea. Known for her reformist stance, she played a pivotal role in the Moon Jae-in administration's judicial and prosecutorial reforms. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her advocacy in human rights and political reform, often referred to as 'Choo-darc' for her assertive political style. She continues to be a central figure in the Democratic Party, focusing on legislative oversight and national policy.

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Born
1958-10-23 · 67 years old
Birth place
Daegu, South Korea
Education
Hanyang University (Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws); Yonsei University (Master of Economics); Konkuk University (Doctoral coursework in Political Science)
Career
Judge (Chuncheon, Incheon, Jeonju District Courts; Gwangju High Court)

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