Kim Seung-Won Hearing
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South Korean justice minister nominee Kim Seung-won denies wrongdoing over drug-trial allegations and says he lacks the authority or intention to drop President Lee Jae-myung’s case. Messages he sent to the drug regulator in 2021 have renewed scrutiny ahead of his confirmation hearing, while critics say the cabinet reshuffle has created mounting problems.
Han Dong-hoon says prosecution planned to indict Kim Seung-won and seek an eight-month sentence two years ago
Han Dong-hoon says prosecutors planned to indict Kim Seung-won two years ago and seek an eight-month prison sentence, but the case did not proceed as planned. Kim is now a nominee for justice minister. In a Facebook post on Sept. 4, Han said the Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office summoned Kim in August 2024 on suspicion of promising an arranging-bribe. Han said the office later prepared a …
Democrats defend Kim Seung-won and demand Han Dong-hoon undergo phone forensics
The Democratic Party has turned its attack on Han Dong-hoon, telling the independent lawmaker to submit his phone for forensic examination before questioning the qualifications of Justice Minister nom…
Justice minister nominee Kim Seung-won reports 685 million won in assets as Lee submits confirmation request
Former lawmaker Kim Seung-won reported 685.09 million won in assets as President Lee Jae-myung nominated him to lead South Korea’s Justice Ministry. The confirmation request submitted to the National …
Justice Minister Nominee Kim Seung-won Reports 685 Million Won in Assets
Justice minister nominee Kim Seung-won reported 685.09 million won in family assets to South Korea’s National Assembly. The disclosure includes property rights held by his spouse, deposits belonging t…
Confirmation hearing for justice minister nominee Kim Seung-won set for Sept. 15
The National Assembly will hold a confirmation hearing for Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won on Sept. 15, according to an official from the Legislation and Judiciary Committee. The committee plan…
Kim Seung-won says he only relayed a complaint in ‘new drug lobbying’ controversy
Justice minister nominee Kim Seung-won says his role in the COVID-19 drug controversy was limited to passing along a complaint. He said the complaint warned that approval of a treatment’s clinical tri…
People Power Party demands withdrawal of Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in nominations
The People Power Party has demanded that President Lee Jae-myung withdraw the nominations of Kim Seung-won for justice minister and Yong Hye-in for gender equality minister, portraying both candidates…
Kim Seung-won fined for drunk driving in 2008: “An unacceptable mistake, and I deeply regret it”
Justice minister nominee Kim Seung-won apologized after disclosures that he was fined for drunk driving in 2008. Kim said he “deeply regret[s]” the incident and sincerely apologized to the public. A S…
Kim Seung-won apologizes for drunk-driving conviction and explains alleged MFDS lobbying
Justice minister nominee Kim Seung-won apologized after records revealed that he was fined for drunk driving in 2008, five months after leaving his judicial post at Suwon District Court. “Drunk drivin…
