"I would like to listen to various opinions (from prosecutors) about all issues, whether it is the reform of the prosecution or their difficulties," Cho told reporters.

His visit came amid public attention on how the minister will seek to reform the elite investigative agency to guarantee political neutrality.

The justice ministry did not reveal details about the meeting but said various topics were discussed, including the overhaul of the prosecution.

Since his nomination in August, Cho has stood at the center of controversy over alleged corruption, including his family's dubious investment in a private equity fund and his wife's alleged forgery of a school award to help his daughter enroll in a medical school. (Yonhap)