Sasaehaeng, Kookmin University President Accused of "Obstructing Verification of Kim Geon-hee's Thesis"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The Citizens' Action for Judicial Justice (Sasehaeng) filed a complaint with the prosecution on the 8th against Im Hong-jae, president of Kookmin University, on charges of obstructing the verification of the doctoral dissertation of Kim Geon-hee, wife of former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol.

Earlier, the Kookmin University Research Ethics Committee announced on the 10th of last month that it would not initiate a formal investigation regarding Kim's doctoral dissertation, stating that "the verification period has expired and there is no authority to investigate."

Sasehaeng raised concerns about this and argued that President Im should be held accountable for obstructing the committee's investigative duties.

Sasehaeng stated, "It has been revealed that Kookmin University reported to the Ministry of Education's 2020 university research ethics survey that 'the verification period was abolished,'" adding, "This indicates that the duties of the Kookmin University Research Ethics Committee members responsible for verification were obstructed by the deceit of the accused (President Im Hong-jae)."

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