South Korean justice minister's home raided in corruption probe

Investigation dampens President Moon's hopes for prosecutorial reform

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Cho Kuk was named South Korea's justice minister to pursue prosecutorial reforms, but instead has been embroiled in scandals involving his family. © Reuters

KENTARO OGURA, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- South Korean prosecutors on Monday raided the home of embattled Justice Minister Cho Kuk, who assumed the post two weeks ago following his controversial nomination by President Moon Jae-in.

The raid by prosecutors is the first on the home of a sitting justice minister, who essentially serves as their supervisor, South Korean media report.

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