South Korea Special Prosecutor Investigations
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A special prosecutor in South Korea has indicted a former commander for rebellion and three members of the People Power Party for obstructing an arrest. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party is pushing for special prosecutor investigations into issues like ballot paper shortages and the Election Commission's handling of recent events.
Bar Association Recommends Lawyer Choi Yong-hoon for Presidential Special Prosecutor
- The Korean Bar Association has recommended lawyer Choi Yong-hoon as a candidate for the Presidential Office's special prosecutor. - This recommendation, along with those from political parties, is expected to lead to the appointment of a special prosecutor after a 10-year vacancy. - The special prosecutor investigates corruption among the president's spouse, relatives, and high-ranking aides.
Election Commission Special Prosecutor Candidates Down to Two
- South Korea's National Election Commission's special prosecutor recommendation committee has narrowed down candidates for the election management committee special prosecutor to two. - The committee…
Special prosecutor indicts four lawmakers for obstructing former president's arrest warrant
- A special prosecutor has indicted four People Power Party lawmakers: Na Kyung-won, Kim Gi-hyeon, Yoon Sang-hyun, and Kwon Young-jin. - They are accused of obstructing the execution of an arrest warr…
South Korean Lawmakers Indicted for Obstructing Special Prosecutor Probe
- South Korean prosecutors have indicted four lawmakers without detention in connection with obstructing a second special prosecutor's investigation. - The lawmakers are accused of interfering with th…
Korean Bar Association recommends lawyer Choi Yong-hoon for special prosecutor
- The Korean Bar Association has recommended lawyer Choi Yong-hoon as a candidate for the special prosecutor position. - This appointment aims to fill a decade-long vacancy in the special prosecutor r…