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
Active this week
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Lee Jae Myung's administration underwent a partial cabinet reshuffle, including the nomination of Kim Seung-won as justice minister.Some support12 reports5 developments 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
Earlier this month
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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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Nominees from different parties compete for ministerial posts, and Kang Hoon chairs the Personnel Committee within the Office of the President.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
One to three months ago
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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
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Kim Seung-won was appointed chief representative of the Democratic Party, leading to an opposition boycott following a party election.Some support2 reports
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Around Kim Seung-won this week
News at the entities that move Kim Seung-won most-
Lee Jae Myung StructuralSouth Korea protested Ukraine's handling of prisoners of war.Moves Kim Seung-won
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Democratic Party of Korea StructuralLawmakers are calling for better award ticket availability as the two airlines face integration following the merger, concurrent with the release of Korean Air's financial data.Moves Kim Seung-won
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Lee StructuralLee and conservatives are pressuring John Thune to force a filibuster, following Murkowski's vote against Graham's amendment in Alaska.Moves Kim Seung-won
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Lee Jae-myung StructuralLee Jae-myung discussed the potential transfer of North Korean prisoners of war.Moves Kim Seung-won
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Democratic Party StructuralA survivor of Auschwitz is advocating for an anti-Semitism bill, published in an editorial by Emanuele Fiano in Il Foglio.Moves Kim Seung-won
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National Assembly OperationalThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is providing grant funding for research, which is currently under discussion via a parliamentary question in the National Assembly.Moves Kim Seung-won
Connections
The 19 strongest of 25, 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- 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.
- Nominees from different parties compete for ministerial posts, and Kang Hoon chairs the Personnel Committee within the Office of the President.
- 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.