South Korea’s election watchdog has cleared Superintendent Kim Daejung in a gambling-linked probe, while referring rival candidate Lee Jungsun to prosecutors, intensifying the race controversy.
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In a sudden move, South Korea’s justice minister nominee Kim Seungwon has withdrawn his candidacy amid mounting controversy. The surprise exit has intensified scrutiny and raised fresh questions about the …