Justice minister nominee cautious on withdrawal of indictments against Lee

Justice Minister nominee Lee Yong-cheol has expressed cautious reservations about nullifying indictments against President Lee Jae Myung, following the passage of a special counsel bill aimed at investigating allegations of fabricated indictments. The nominee, currently head of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, stated that the special counsel should focus exclusively on uncovering the truth, rather than engaging in the broader political ramifications of the indictments.

Lee acknowledged the opposition's concerns but rejected suggestions that his personal ties to the president disqualify him from serving as a minister, emphasizing his interpretation of the president's nomination as a mandate to reform the prosecution system.

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