Korean Minister of Justice Jeong Seong-ho denies rumors regarding his involvement in a transaction for the cancellation of President Yoon's indictment, asserting that such discussions are not appropriate for his position.
On November 11, South Korea's Minister of Justice Jeong Seong-ho addressed allegations regarding a supposed deal with the prosecution to cancel the indictment of President Yoon Suk-yeol. He stated unequivocally in a YouTube broadcast that he has no intention or thought of directing the cancellation of the indictment. Jeong emphasized that discussions about canceling an indictment related to the president or specific cases are outside the bounds of his role and deemed the matter not worth discussing. His comments aim to clarify the integrity of the Justice Ministry amidst ongoing scrutiny.
