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South Korean president appoints justice minister despite scandals
7 years agoNewly appointed South Korean Justice Minister Cho Kuk delivers a speech during his inauguration ceremony at the ministry in Gwacheon on September 9, 2019. - The embattled law professor began his duty as South Korea's justice minister after receiving presidential approval on September 9, despite an ongoing probe by state prosecutors into alleged misconduct by his wife. (Photo by YONHAP / YONHAP / AFP) / - South Korea OUT / REPUBLIC OF KOREA OUT NO ARCHIVES RESTRICTED TO SUBSCRIPTION USE
An embattled law professor began his duty as South Korea's justice minister after receiving presidential approval on Monday, despite an ongoing probe by state prosecutors into alleged misconduct by his wife.