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South Korea's top prosecutor resigns amid scandals
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November 30, 2012, Friday
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SOUTH Korea's chief prosecutor has stepped down over sex and bribery scandals involving his subordinates.
Prosecutor General Han Sang-dae's resignation today follows an investigation into a junior prosecutor accused of having sex with a suspect under questioning. A senior prosecutor was also arrested on charges he took bribes from businessmen.
Though he was not directly linked to the two cases, Han apologized for the scandals in a speech today.
Han was appointed by President Lee Myung-bak in August last year and has overseen an aggressive crackdown on people the government suspects of sympathizing with rival North Korea.
South Korea holds a presidential election December 19. It's unclear who might replace Han.
Prosecutor General Han Sang-dae's resignation today follows an investigation into a junior prosecutor accused of having sex with a suspect under questioning. A senior prosecutor was also arrested on charges he took bribes from businessmen.
Though he was not directly linked to the two cases, Han apologized for the scandals in a speech today.
Han was appointed by President Lee Myung-bak in August last year and has overseen an aggressive crackdown on people the government suspects of sympathizing with rival North Korea.
South Korea holds a presidential election December 19. It's unclear who might replace Han.
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