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Former President Roh Tae-woo slush fund suspicions
Public Prosecutors Service tracking fund sources
D-53 Deadline December 30 · Public Prosecutors Service investigation deadline
In short
Prosecutors are investigating whether former President Roh Tae-woo and his family have hidden money.
An opposition lawmaker strongly questioned first lady Kim Ok-sook's suspected slush fund in parliament.
Former President Roh's 260 billion won in forfeitures have already been fully paid.
Key facts
| When | The suspicions were raised during comprehensive state audit at the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee on the 26th. |
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| Who | Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Ui-gyeom and acting Justice Minister Lee Jin-soo exchanged questions and answers. |
| What | First lady Kim Ok-sook's suspected slush fund and the source of 21 billion won in funds. |
| How | The Seoul Central Public Prosecutors Service's Crime Proceeds Recovery Division is tracking the fund source of foundation donations. |
What it means for me
General readers should watch the results of the investigation into the former president's family slush fund.
