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Justice minister nominee denies intention to cancel indictments against Lee once in office

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Justice minister nominee denies intention to cancel indictments against Lee once in office
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Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won on Thursday denied any intention to order the withdrawal of indictments against President Lee Jae Myung if he takes office, saying the position has no direct authority over such matters. Kim, a lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), has faced criticism from the main opposition People Power Party over his involvement in a group of DPK lawmakers calling for dropping Lee's criminal indictments. "The justice minister has no direct authority and

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