{
  "id": 1853502,
  "title": "The case of Rep. Kim Byung-ki, which had been dragging on, was sent to the prosecution's investigation review committee. It is likely that the committee will recommend a \"filing deadline\".\n\nThe case involves allegations that Rep. Kim Byung-ki of the Democratic Party embezzled funds meant for his constituency.\n\nIn May 2019, Kim was accused of embezzling some 800 million won (US$700,000) from a fund that was meant to be used for his constituents.\n\nThe Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office looked into the allegations but decided not to indict Kim in October 2020.\n\nHowever, the prosecution's decision was later overturned following a review by a high-ranking prosecutor.\n\nIn February, the prosecution sent the case to the investigation review committee, asking for its opinion on whether to indict Kim.\n\nThe committee is tasked with recommending whether there is a need for further investigation or if there is enough evidence to indict.\n\nIn most cases, the committee's recommendations are followed by the prosecution.\n\nThe committee's decision is expected to be announced on Friday.\n\nIf the committee recommends that Kim be indicted, it is likely that the prosecution will take that course of action.\n\nKim's term as a lawmaker ends on May 29.\n\nIf he is indicted before his term ends, he will have to give up his seat in the National Assembly.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/story-1853502",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T01:03:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hankyoreh",
    "slug": "hankyoreh",
    "url": "https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/society/society_general/1273547.html"
  },
  "original_language": "ko",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}