The South Korean Ministry of Justice has taken significant steps to prosecute independent lawmaker Kang Seon-woo, who is accused of receiving a 100 million won election donation in relation to the upcoming 2022 local elections. On December 12, the Ministry announced that it had submitted a request to the National Assembly for the approval of Kang's arrest, following a judge's decision at the Seoul Central District Court. This is part of an ongoing investigation into violations of political fund laws and reflects the increasing scrutiny of political financing in South Korea.

The process for the approval of this request involves the National Assembly, as the law requires that arrest warrants for sitting lawmakers must go through a consent procedure within the assembly. According to National Assembly law, the Speaker must first report the request to the next assembly meeting, and a vote must take place within a specific timeframe. It is expected that this voting process will occur after the Lunar New Year holiday, highlighting the intricate legal mechanisms designed to balance the prosecution and legislative roles of lawmakers.

The case against Kang is part of a broader investigation that also includes former Seoul City Council member Kim Kyung, who has been accused of similar violations of political finance laws. They are alleged to have colluded in providing illegal campaign funding for the political nominations in Seoul's Yongsan district. This scandal is emblematic of ongoing concerns regarding corruption and transparency within South Korea's political funding processes, raising questions about the integrity of electoral practices in the country.