Prosecutors have launched a forced investigation into former Supreme Court Justice Kwon Soon-il in connection with the 'Daejang-dong 5 Billion Won Club' allegations.


Former Supreme Court Justice Kwon Soon-il. Photo by Jin-Hyung Kang aymsdream@

Former Supreme Court Justice Kwon Soon-il. Photo by Jin-Hyung Kang aymsdream@

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The Anti-Corruption Investigation Division 3 of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office (Chief Prosecutor Kim Yong-sik) is conducting a search and seizure of former Justice Kwon's office on the 21st on charges of violating the Attorney-at-Law Act.



The 5 Billion Won Club refers to individuals whom private developer Kim Man-bae of Daejang-dong allegedly promised to share the profits with. The list includes former Supreme Court Justice Kwon Soon-il, former Special Prosecutor Park Young-soo, former lawmaker Kwak Sang-do, former Prosecutor General Kim Soo-nam, former Blue House Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs Choi Jae-kyung, and journalist Hong Mo.


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