Democratic Party's 'Top Dropout Candidate' Han Dong-hoon Faces Confirmation Hearing Today... Clash Expected Over Daughter's Resume Building and Complete Prosecution Reform

Verification of Allegations of Excessive Jeonse Deposit Increases and Apartment Illegal Gifts... A Turning Point in the Hearing Political Climate

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 of last month. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Kyung-jun] The parliamentary confirmation hearing for Han Dong-hoon, the nominee for Minister of Justice, will be held on the 9th. As the Democratic Party of Korea has ranked Han, a close aide to President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol, as the top candidate for rejection, the hearing is expected to become a turning point in the confirmation process ahead of the new administration's launch.

The Democratic Party is expected to focus its attacks on Han by raising suspicions of excessive rent increases and illicit apartment gifts. Additionally, they are anticipated to launch offensives regarding reports that Han's daughter leveraged "dad's chance" to build her credentials.

Media reports have raised allegations of ghostwriting concerning Han's daughter’s thesis. While a high school sophomore, Han’s daughter registered a paper on SSRN (Social Science Research Network) last February, and the document information listed the name of a ghostwriter from Kenya, sparking controversy.

In response, Han’s camp explained, "The piece reported as a thesis written by the nominee’s daughter is not a thesis but a three-page practice report written with online proofreading assistance," adding, "It was never actually used for admissions or other purposes, nor is there any plan to use it."

Furthermore, a confrontation between the Democratic Party and Han is expected over the ‘Geomsu Wanbak’ (complete removal of prosecutorial investigative authority) law. Previously, Han stated in his written responses submitted to the National Assembly that "investigation and prosecution are inherently inseparable."

He also expressed concerns that "a serious investigative gap for major crimes will occur," warning that "the damage will be transferred to the general public and society."

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