Wife of former South Korean Justice Minister Cho Kuk arrested in corruption scandal
South Korean authorities arrested the wife of a former justice minister on Thursday who was at the center of a graft scandal and was a close political confidant of President Moon Jae-in after a court upheld prosecutors' request for a warrant. The arrest of Chung ...
Prosecutors said Monday they are seeking to arrest the wife of South Korea's former justice minister, who resigned last week amid allegations of financial crimes and academic fraud surrounding his family that sparked huge protests and dented the popularity of President Moon Jae-in. The Seoul ...
South Korean President Moon Jae-in faces crisis with echoes of predecessor Park's downfall
Three years ago, Moon Jae-in was among the masses on the streets of Seoul seeking to oust a president accused of ignoring the people's will. Now, his own presidency is facing a similar crisis. Moon was forced to issue a public apology Monday after Cho ...
South Korean Justice Minister Cho Kuk quits post amid scandal
Embattled South Korean Justice Minister Cho Kuk resigned Monday as a scandal swirled over academic privileges allegedly given to his children. Huge crowds have taken to the streets recently — both against and in support of the former law professor — following his appointment by ...
South Korean justice minister's home raided in corruption investigation
South Korean prosecutors raided the home of Justice Minister Cho Kuk, the Yonhap News Agency reported, as part of a widening corruption investigation that has already dented support for President Moon Jae-in. Investigators entered Cho's house shortly after 9 a.m. Monday, Yonhap said, citing the ...
Moon Jae-in ally accused of graft begins role as South Korea's justice minister
An embattled law professor began his duty as South Korea's justice minister after receiving presidential approval on Monday, despite an ongoing probe by state prosecutors into alleged misconduct by his wife. Cho Kuk was appointed to the role by President Moon Jae-in, the presidential Blue ...
South Korean ministerial nominee in cross-hairs over daughter's education perks
President Moon Jae-in's nominee for justice minister may soon take office under the cloud of a prosecution inquiry and public outcry over a scandal that has reignited debate over class privilege. At issue are scholarships and other perks granted to the daughter of the nominee, ...
A would-be justice minister in South Korea facing allegations of hypocrisy and favoritism involving his family has held a marathon 11-hour news conference in a bid to salvage his sinking reputation and nomination. A liberal darling with an impeccable resume, law professor Cho Kuk was ...
Elitism scandal engulfs would-be justice minister in South Korea, highlighting class division
Law professor Cho Kuk's nomination as South Korea's next justice minister could have been a step toward the presidency, but instead he faces allegations of favoritism and hypocrisy over his daughter's schooling in a scandal highlighting the country's class division. A liberal darling with an ...
