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Justice minister must serve the public, not the president (KOR)

The next justice minister must uphold the law over presidential loyalty to restore public trust.

2026.9.22

Justice minister must serve the public, not the president

The next justice minister must uphold the law over presidential loyalty to restore public trust.

2026.9.21

Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won withdraws nomination

The embattled nominee to lead the Justice Ministry stepped down 20 days after being tapped for the post amid heavy public scrutiny surrounding his role in a 2021 Covid-19 drug trial.

2026.9.19

법무장관 후보자 인사청문보고서 처리 시도에 퇴장하는 국민의힘 (서울=연합뉴스) 신현우 기자 = 17일 국회 법제사법위원회 전체회의에서 야당 간사인 박형수 의원 등 국민의힘 소속 법사위원들이 김승원 법무부 장관 후보자 인사청문경과보고서 처리에 반발하며 퇴장하고 있다. 2026.9.17 nowwego@yna.co.kr/2026-09-17 12:47:16/

‘A Blue House order?’: Opposition walks out as justice, defense minister nominees clear committees

The Democratic Party railroaded the confirmation hearing reports for Kim Seung-won and Ret. Gen. Kang Shin-chul as the People Power Party accused it of caving to the president.

2026.9.17

Justice Minister Nominee Kim Seung-won wipes tears from his eyes with a handkerchief after speaking during his confirmation hearing at the National Assembly in western Seoul on Sept. 15.

Shouts, tears, accusations and insults: Justice minister nominee's confirmation hearing starts ugly

Kim Seung-won denied favoritism and lobbying allegations as lawmakers clashed over missing documents, disability facility subsidies and leaked records.

2026.9.15

Justice minister nominee apologizes for concern caused by alleged lobbying

Kim Seung-won said he will provide an explanation during his parliamentary hearing, adding that his efforts were intended to address regulatory unfairness.

2026.9.11

How 'Oppagate' puts Kim Seung-won’s Justice Ministry nomination and Korea’s legal overhaul under pressure

The nominee’s alleged role in a Covid-19 trial lobbying case has intensified scrutiny of President Lee Jae Myung’s prosecution reforms.

2026.9.11

생각에 잠긴 김승원 법무부 장관 (서울=연합뉴스) 임화영 기자 = 김승원 법무부 장관 후보자가 8일 서울 종로구 적선현대빌딩에 마련된 인사청문회 준비 사무실로 출근하고 있다. 2026.9.8 hwayoung7@yna.co.kr/2026-09-08 09:02:43/

Police mull reinvestigating justice minister nominee over Covid drug approval

Seoul police assigned a team to examine allegations that Kim Seung-won pressured regulators to fast-track a Covid-19 treatment, claims he denies.

2026.9.8

Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won speaks to reporters as he walks into the building with office to prepare his confirmation hearing in central Seoul on Sept. 7.

Han Dong-hoon claims justice minister pick’s alleged lobbying involves more liberal lawmakers in ‘DP Oppagate’

The former justice minister in the Yoon Suk Yeol administration released text messages that appear to implicate others in the ruling party.

2026.9.7

Justice nominee denies Covid lobbying allegations

Kim Seung-won said he only relayed a public-interest request and denied seeking improper approval for a Covid-19 treatment trial.