South Korea: Former Interior Minister Charged with Abuse of Power in Presidential Residence Scandal
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South Korean prosecutors have charged former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min and three other high-ranking officials with abuse of power in connection with the relocation of former President Yoon Suk-yeol's residence. The charges were filed by a special prosecutor's team on Tuesday, adding to the mounting legal troubles facing officials from Yoon's administration. The case represents another significant political scandal to hit South Korea's highest levels of government, as the country continues to grapple with corruption allegations involving former senior officials.