[Breaking] Police Assign Case Alleging Justice Minister Nominee Kim Seung-won Solicited Favor for New Drug to Yeongdeungpo Police Station

[Financial News] Police on the 8th assigned to Yeongdeungpo Police Station the case involving Kim Seung-won, nominee for minister of the Ministry of Justice, who was reported over alleged solicitation of favors related to a new drug and alleged lobbying of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. Following a series of complaints filed by civic groups and others, police are also leaving open the possibility of reopening an investigation into Kim, who has come under investigation. The prevailing view is that investigative agencies, including the police, can investigate the case again because a suspension of indictment is not a final ruling by a judge. Kim said the previous day, on the 7th, "I take seriously that I should have been more careful in delivering the civil complaint," but added, "I have never made an improper solicitation to the MFDS."



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