COVID-19 drug controversy clouds justice minister nominee's confirmation
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-09-16 18:44 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Health, Crime & Justice, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Drugs, World News, Business & Economy
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Justice Minister nominee Rep. Kim Seung-won is facing scrutiny over his ties to Genencell, a biotech company whose COVID-19 treatment claims were factors in a Financial Supervisory Service investigation into alleged stock-price manipulation.
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