Ryu, yang dikenal karena bersuara lantang, dilantik oleh Roh pada Februari 2006 tanpa persetujuan parlemen, setelah dengar pendapat dilaksanakan karena pernyataannya.
Rhyu, well-known for his outspoken manner, was inaugurated by Roh in February 2006 without parliamentary approval after a hearing was embroiled over his remarks.