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Lee Yong-cheol nominated for justice minister
Reports for preparation team on the 12th
In short
President Lee Jae-myung has nominated Lee Yong-cheol, director of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, as justice minister nominee.
The nominee will report to the confirmation hearing preparation team office on the 12th.
He denied allegations of corruption in the Daejanggdong development project, saying he was unaware.
Key facts
| When | The nominee will report to the preparation team office in Mun Jeong-dong on the 12th. |
|---|---|
| Who | Lee Yong-cheol, director of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, has been nominated as justice minister nominee. |
| What | Cha Beom-jun, planning director at the Ministry of Justice, will lead the preparation team. |
| How | The preparation team is organized into a personal background team, Q&A team, and administrative support team. |
What it means for me
This appointment will likely affect prosecutorial reform and investigation directions of major cases, warranting close attention.
