Prosecutors Retry Search of Minju Yeonguwon Five Days Later

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The Anti-Corruption Investigation Division 3 of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office (Chief Prosecutor Kang Baeksin) conducted a search and seizure at the Minjoo Research Institute located in the Democratic Party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 24th. It is reported that they succeeded in entering the party headquarters.

This search and seizure attempt was made again after five days. Previously, on the 19th, the prosecution arrested Kim Yong, deputy director of the Minjoo Research Institute and considered a close aide to Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party, on charges of violating the Political Funds Act. They also attempted to search the Minjoo Research Institute, where his office is located, but the attempt failed after a standoff lasting over seven hours with Democratic Party lawmakers.

However, on this day as well, Democratic Party members have gathered to block the search and seizure, and physical clashes are expected.

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