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Kim Seung-won, Minister of Justice Nominee, Addresses Clinical Trial Approval Request Allegations

Jung Da-eun

Published : Sep 7, 2026 10:14 AM

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[Anchor] Nominee for Minister of Justice Kim Seung-won stated today (7th) regarding allegations of lobbying related to the approval of a COVID-19 treatment clinical trial, "I take it heavily that I should have acted with greater caution in the process of conveying the civil petition." However, Kim made it clear that there was no illicit lobbying or external pressure. We bring you the details in the video.

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