Lee Seong-yoon, who delayed approval of the 'Channel A incident,' visits Han Dong-hoon to offer congratulations

Lee Rejected Investigation Team Report of 'No Charges' Decision During Tenure as Chief of Central District Prosecutors' Office

Minister of Justice nominee Han Dong-hoon is responding to reporters' questions as he enters the confirmation hearing office set up at the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office on the 15th. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Kyung-jun] Lee Seong-yoon, the Seoul High Prosecutor who had delayed approval of the so-called ‘Channel A case,’ met with Han Dong-hoon, the nominee for Minister of Justice.

Han’s confirmation hearing preparation team stated on the 19th, "Han met and exchanged greetings with Prosecutor Lee, who visited the preparation team office this morning."

It is known that Prosecutor Lee conveyed his congratulations to Han on his nomination as minister candidate.

While serving as the head of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office, Prosecutor Lee had repeatedly rejected investigation team reports recommending a dismissal of charges against Han, who was accused in the Channel A case.

Recently, Lee Jung-soo, the current head of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office, dismissed the charges against Han, concluding the investigation after two years.

Meanwhile, Han’s confirmation hearing request was submitted to the National Assembly’s legislative affairs office around 5 p.m. on the same day.

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