Democrats question whether Han Dong-hoon interfered in inquiry involving daughter

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  On October 10, South Korea’s Democratic Party called for an investigation into whether independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon intervened in a probe into alleged false credentials involving his daughter.

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  The party said police sought international legal assistance from the United States in November 2022, but prosecutors rejected the request.

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  Democratic Party spokesperson Park Sung-joon asked whether Han had covered up the case or exerted pressure on officials.

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  Party officials questioned whether Han had filed a conflict-of-interest disclosure or recusal request while serving as justice minister.

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  The party called on Han and officials involved in the case to explain why the investigation stalled; the articles report its allegations and demands, not a response from Han.

Who

The Democratic Party, independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon, and officials involved in the investigation

What

The party alleged possible intervention in a probe into claims of false credentials involving Han’s daughter and sought an explanation for the rejection of a legal-assistance request

When

The alleged events include November 2022; the party renewed its calls on October 10, 2026

Where

South Korea; police sought assistance from the United States

Why

The party wants to establish why prosecutors rejected the request and whether Han’s role as justice minister created a conflict of interest

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