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Kim Seung-won Rejects Prosecution Dismissal Plan Amid Broker and Judge Controversy

Kim Seung-won denies directing prosecution dismissal while facing new allegations of improper influence involving a broker and a judge.

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Kim Seung-won, a candidate for Minister of Justice, stated on 2026-07-03 that he has no intention of directing the dismissal of prosecution charges against former President Lee Jae-myung. [1] Kim Seung-won, a candidate for Minister of Justice, apologized on September 4, 2026, stating that drunk driving is an unforgivable mistake and he regrets his past actions. [2] A photo showing Kim Seung-won, Yang Mo, and Judge Jung Mo together was released as evidence of their alleged close relationship. [3] Kim Seung-won denied any improper solicitation or provision of convenience, stating that no bribes or favors were exchanged. [4] Opposition parties alleged that Kim Seung-won met multiple times with a broker named Yang Mo and a judge named Jung Mo, who reviewed warrants for the Lee Jae-myung case. [5] Kim Seung-won resigned from his position as a judge at the Suwon District Court in February 2008, five months before receiving the drunk driving sentence. [6] Kim Seung-won's team denied lobbying allegations regarding the MFDS, stating he did not request approval for clinical trials or preferential review for the company Janesell. [7]
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  1. Kim Seung-won, a candidate for Minister of Justice, stated on 2026-07-03 that he has no intention of directing the dismissal of prosecution charges against former President Lee Jae-myung. · 세계일보
  2. Kim Seung-won, a candidate for Minister of Justice, apologized on September 4, 2026, stating that drunk driving is an unforgivable mistake and he regrets his past actions. · 동아일보
  3. A photo showing Kim Seung-won, Yang Mo, and Judge Jung Mo together was released as evidence of their alleged close relationship. · 세계일보
  4. Kim Seung-won denied any improper solicitation or provision of convenience, stating that no bribes or favors were exchanged. · 세계일보
  5. Opposition parties alleged that Kim Seung-won met multiple times with a broker named Yang Mo and a judge named Jung Mo, who reviewed warrants for the Lee Jae-myung case. · 세계일보
  6. Kim Seung-won resigned from his position as a judge at the Suwon District Court in February 2008, five months before receiving the drunk driving sentence. · 동아일보
  7. Kim Seung-won's team denied lobbying allegations regarding the MFDS, stating he did not request approval for clinical trials or preferential review for the company Janesell. · 동아일보
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