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Oppagate Shakes Justice Nominee | South Korea News
A political firestorm erupts in Korea as Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won faces mounting pressure over allegations he used his power to fast-track a COVID-19 treatment trial — dubbed “Oppagate” by the opposition. Text messages referencing him as “Seung-won oppa” have fueled claims of undue influence, prompting calls to scrap his nomination. Though prosecutors previously declined to indict him due to insufficient evidence of financial gain, they had initially prepared charges for an eight-month sentence — raising eyebrows. A court ruling confirmed Kim pressured regulators to expedite the…
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