South Korea's top prosecutor fights suspension as reform battle rages

Moon administration's moves to defang powerful office galvanize opposition

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South Korean Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae, left, and Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl. (Choo photo courtesy of South Korea's presidential office, Yoon photo by Yonhap/Kyodo)

YOSUKE ONCHI, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in's prosecutorial reform push has landed in court as Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl seeks an injunction against his suspension from duty by Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae.

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