Justice minister nominee denies intention to cancel indictments against Lee once in office

On Thursday, South Korean Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won publicly denied any intention to cancel indictments against political figure Lee once he assumes office.

The denial addresses potential political interference in ongoing legal proceedings involving Lee, a central figure in South Korean politics. Kim's statement seeks to clarify his stance on the independence of the prosecution and judiciary as he prepares to take leadership of the Ministry of Justice.