Kim Seung-won.
South Korean politician
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
One to three months ago
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Nominees from different parties compete for ministerial posts, and Kang Hoon chairs the Personnel Committee within the Office of the President.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Lee Jae-myung nominated Yong Hye-in for the gender equality ministry and Kim Seung-won for the justice minister.Some support1 report
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The Democratic Party adopted the confirmation report for Kim Seung-won, a nominee facing controversy over tax evasion and real estate issues.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Lee Jae Myung nominates Kim Seung-won, a justice minister candidate, as the Democratic Party of Korea pushes forward the appointment.Some support1 report
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A Supreme Court justice nominee faces controversy over tax evasion and real estate issues amidst political maneuvering.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The National Assembly began confirmation hearings for nominee Kim Seung-won.Some support1 report
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Kim Seung-won, a nominee, faced scrutiny over alleged politically motivated leaks and requests regarding COVID-19 treatment trials.Well supported9 reports
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Kim Seung-won addresses concerns regarding Lee Jae Myung's cases, while the People Power Party questions his stance.Some support1 report
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Kim Seung-won was born in Gyeonggi Province and subsequently studied law at Seoul National University.Some support1 report
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President Lee Jae Myung appointed a lawmaker to lead the Ministry of Justice.Some support12 reports
Gone quiet
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What's reaching Kim Seung-won
Events traced to Kim Seung-won, step by step, newest firstAround Kim Seung-won this week
News at the entities that move Kim Seung-won most-
Lee Jae Myung StructuralReports detail Lee Jae Myung's legal cases in Gyeonggi Province, Lee Yong-cheol heading DAPA, and Seongnam FC's location in Seongnam.Moves Kim Seung-won
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Democratic Party of Korea StructuralSouth Korean political parties are pursuing diplomatic relations with Europe and Russia while discussing potential reconstruction projects in Ukraine.Moves Kim Seung-won
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Lee StructuralLee's administration, through the Ministry of Unification, is seeking dialogue with Pyongyang.Moves Kim Seung-won
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Lee Jae-myung StructuralChung accuses the governing party of helping Lee Jae-myung avoid trials as the Democratic Party uses the National Assembly for legislation.Moves Kim Seung-won
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Democratic Party StructuralAIPAC opposed candidates who won recent elections, highlighting the political dynamics and influence within the Democratic Party.Moves Kim Seung-won
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National Assembly OperationalKenya's National Assembly passed the Local Content Bill in 2025.Moves Kim Seung-won
Connections
The 19 strongest of 26, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Lee Jae Myung Structural
Lee Jae Myung formally appointed Kim Seung-won to the position of Justice Minister.
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Democratic Party of Korea Structural
Kim Seung-won holds a lawmaker position whose nomination and confirmation are formally managed by the Democratic Party of Korea.
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Lee Structural
A holds political appointing authority, leading to B being nominated and serving in a ministerial role.
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Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Operational
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency is actively investigating lobbying allegations concerning Kim Seung-won, which has led to the reopening of a probe.
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Lee Jae-myung Structural
Lee Jae-myung formally appointed Kim Seung-won to a ministerial position within his administration.
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Democratic Party Structural
Kim Seung-won holds the appointed role of chief representative within the Democratic Party.
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Ministry of Food and Drug Safety Operational
Kim Seung-won, as a nominee, oversees and influences the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety's drug approval processes.
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Han Dong-hoon Operational
Political rivals engaged in mutual accusations and the release of sensitive recordings.
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National Assembly Operational
The National Assembly is conducting confirmation hearings for Kim Seung-won.
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Justice Structural
Kim Seung-won was nominated for the position of Justice minister.
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Kim Dong-ah Operational
The two individuals are involved in a competitive political dynamic, described as a ruling party defending a nominee against opposition attacks.
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Seoul National University Transactional
Kim Seung-won completed studies, including law, at the institution of Seoul National University.
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National Assembly Structural
Kim Seung-won, as a nominee, is subject to confirmation hearings by the National Assembly.
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cabinet Operational
The cabinet body (A) exercises functional influence over the political career and appointments of the individual (B), culminating in a ministerial nomination.
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Democratic Party Mentioned together
The evidence is insufficient to establish any meaningful coupling or interaction between the entities.
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Korea Shared context
The evidence suggests that the nominee's work was reviewed within the operational context of Korea.
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Basic Income Party Operational
The Basic Income Party and Kim Seung-won compete against each other for ministerial posts.
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Gyeonggi Province Shared context
Kim Seung-won was born in Gyeonggi Province.
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Jo Hee-de Mentioned together
The two individuals are mentioned in the context of a Supreme Court justice nomination process.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
8 events- Nominees from different parties compete for ministerial posts, and Kang Hoon chairs the Personnel Committee within the Office of the President.
- Lee Jae-myung nominated Yong Hye-in for the gender equality ministry and Kim Seung-won for the justice minister.
- The Democratic Party adopted the confirmation report for Kim Seung-won, a nominee facing controversy over tax evasion and real estate issues.
- Lee Jae Myung nominates Kim Seung-won, a justice minister candidate, as the Democratic Party of Korea pushes forward the appointment.
- A Supreme Court justice nominee faces controversy over tax evasion and real estate issues amidst political maneuvering.
- The National Assembly began confirmation hearings for nominee Kim Seung-won.
- Kim Seung-won, a nominee, faced scrutiny over alleged politically motivated leaks and requests regarding COVID-19 treatment trials.
- Kim Seung-won addresses concerns regarding Lee Jae Myung's cases, while the People Power Party questions his stance.
August 2026
3 events- Lee Jae Myung's administration underwent a partial cabinet reshuffle, including the nomination of Kim Seung-won as justice minister.
- Kim Seung-won was born in Gyeonggi Province and subsequently studied law at Seoul National University.
- President Lee Jae Myung appointed a lawmaker to lead the Ministry of Justice.