Police have executed a search warrant at the office of the president of Incheon University as part of a probe into allegations of preferential hiring related to Yoo Seung-min's daughter, Yoo Dam, who has been accused of receiving undue advantages in her appointment as a professor. This operation marks the second time law enforcement has raided the university, following an earlier search of the Department of Trade on January 23. The investigation initially began after a complaint was filed in November of last year, transferring the case to the Incheon Yeonsu Police Station for further inquiries.

Yoo Dam, newly appointed as a professor in the Global Studies and Economics College at Incheon University, has faced mounting controversy and scrutiny following claims of favoritism during her recruitment process. Documents obtained from Incheon University by Democratic Party lawmaker Jin Sun-mi indicate that after Yoo Dam's initial application for employment as a professor was unsuccessful due to lack of qualifications, the university suspended the hiring process for a position within the International Business Department of the Business School when only two eligible candidates remained. Questioning has been raised whether the hiring freeze was related to Yoo Dam's disqualification in the application process.

According to a police source, the raid is a continuation of the investigation regarding the complaint lodged last November. However, specific details of the ongoing investigation have not been disclosed to the public. The case underscores the broader implications of nepotism in academic hiring practices and raises questions about transparency and fairness in the recruitment process within higher education institutions in South Korea.