# Kim Seung-won Rejects Prosecution Dismissal Plan Amid Broker and Judge Controversy

Kim Seung-won denies directing prosecution dismissal while facing new allegations of improper influence involving a broker and a judge.

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Kim Seung-won, a candidate for Minister of Justice, stated on 2026-07-03 that he has no intention of directing the dismissal of prosecution charges against former President Lee Jae-myung. [^1]

Kim Seung-won, a candidate for Minister of Justice, apologized on September 4, 2026, stating that drunk driving is an unforgivable mistake and he regrets his past actions. [^2]

A photo showing Kim Seung-won, Yang Mo, and Judge Jung Mo together was released as evidence of their alleged close relationship. [^3]

Kim Seung-won denied any improper solicitation or provision of convenience, stating that no bribes or favors were exchanged. [^4]

Opposition parties alleged that Kim Seung-won met multiple times with a broker named Yang Mo and a judge named Jung Mo, who reviewed warrants for the Lee Jae-myung case. [^5]

Kim Seung-won resigned from his position as a judge at the Suwon District Court in February 2008, five months before receiving the drunk driving sentence. [^6]

Kim Seung-won's team denied lobbying allegations regarding the MFDS, stating he did not request approval for clinical trials or preferential review for the company Janesell. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Kim Seung-won, a candidate for Minister of Justice, stated on 2026-07-03 that he has no intention of directing the dismissal of prosecution charges against former President Lee Jae-myung. (세계일보, News)
2. Kim Seung-won, a candidate for Minister of Justice, apologized on September 4, 2026, stating that drunk driving is an unforgivable mistake and he regrets his past actions. (동아일보, News)
3. A photo showing Kim Seung-won, Yang Mo, and Judge Jung Mo together was released as evidence of their alleged close relationship. (세계일보, News)
4. Kim Seung-won denied any improper solicitation or provision of convenience, stating that no bribes or favors were exchanged. (세계일보, News)
5. Opposition parties alleged that Kim Seung-won met multiple times with a broker named Yang Mo and a judge named Jung Mo, who reviewed warrants for the Lee Jae-myung case. (세계일보, News)
6. Kim Seung-won resigned from his position as a judge at the Suwon District Court in February 2008, five months before receiving the drunk driving sentence. (동아일보, News)
7. Kim Seung-won's team denied lobbying allegations regarding the MFDS, stating he did not request approval for clinical trials or preferential review for the company Janesell. (동아일보, News)

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