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Controversy over 'Witness Kim Seung-won'... People Power Party: "Lobbying Broker Must Be Called" vs. Ruling Party: "Closed Case"

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Choi Pyeong-cheon = The ruling and opposition parties clashed over the list of witnesses for the confirmation hearing of Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won at a plenary session of the National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee on the 9th.

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The ruling and opposition parties clashed over the selection of witnesses ahead of the confirmation hearing for Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won. The People Power Party demanded 48 witnesses regarding allegations of soliciting new drugs, but the Democratic Party of Korea rejected the request, arguing that the matter had already been concluded by a previous investigation, making it highly likely that the hearing will be held without witness…

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Choi Pyeong-cheon = The ruling and opposition parties clashed over the list of witnesses for the confirmation hearing of Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won at a plenary session of the National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee on the 9th.

·Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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There is a growing possibility that the confirmation hearing to clarify the various allegations surrounding Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won will turn out to be a so-called "empty hearing." This is because the ruling party has clearly rejected the opposition party's demand that "a large number of witnesses are necessary" to uncover the truth behind allegations such as soliciting approval for new drugs. On the 9th, the ruling and oppositio…

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연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency broke the news in Seoul, Korea (the Republic of) on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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