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Kim Seung-won Under Fire Over Trial Push | South Korea News
Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won is under fire for allegedly lobbying to fast-track a COVID-19 treatment trial in 2021, claiming it was for public interest—not personal gain. He admits he should’ve handled the request more carefully but insists it wasn’t illegal, and prosecutors previously cleared him. Now, he’s accusing someone named Han of leaking sensitive investigation details as a political stunt and demands Han appear at his confirmation hearing, all while pushing forward with his nomination and insisting the system remained intact. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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