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The president's escape act (KOR)

A columnist argues that President Lee Jae Myung's survival instincts now threaten judicial independence and public standards.

2026.9.3

The president's escape act

A columnist argues that President Lee Jae Myung's survival instincts now threaten judicial independence and public standards.

2026.9.2

Acting prosecutor general may step down after decision not to appeal draws heavy backlash

Acting Prosecutor General Noh Man-seok is reportedly considering stepping down after deciding not to appeal the court ruling in the Daejang-dong land development case. His decision not to appeal drew fierce backlash from within the prosecution.

2025.11.11

Former special counsel prosecutor Park Young-soo, convicted of bribery charges, attends a ruling at the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul on Feb. 13. [YONHAP]

Former special counsel prosecutor gets 7 years in bribery case linked to Daejang-dong scandal

A Seoul court sentenced former special counsel prosecutor Park Young-soo to seven years in prison on Thursday for receiving millions of won from land developers tied to the Daejang-dong real estate project in Seongnam, Gyeonggi.

2025.2.13

Members of the subcommittee for the Legislation and Judiciary Committee holds a meeting in launching an independent counsel, who would investigate the so-called ″5 billion won club″ at the National Assembly on Tuesday. All three of the People Power Party representatives walked off in protest.[YONHAP]

First step taken for special counsel for '5-billion-won club'

The 5-billion-won club refers to six people accused of receiving at least 5 billion won in bribes from the Daejang-dong developers in return for helping get the project off the ground. .

2023.4.11

Former special prosecutor Park Young-soo. Park indicted President Park Geun-hye and confidant Choi Seo-won, more commonly known as Choi Soon-sil, after Park was impeached in 2017. [YONAHP]

Home of former special prosecutor raided

Park Young-soo is accused of taking a 5 billion won bribe as part of the controversial Daejang-dong development scheme. Park was the special prosecutor that impeached President Park Geun-hye, putting her and her confidant Choi Seo-won in prison.

2023.3.30

Appointing a special prosecutor

The public is outraged over the shocking Daejang-dong scandal. While a great number of people are struggling to survive amid the pandemic, a precious few involved in the most lucrative land development project in Seongnam,...

2021.10.13

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