South Korea's President Moon Jae-in has appointed his close aide, Cho Kuk, as justice minister despite the series of corruption scandals plaguing him.
The presidential office announced the appointment on Monday.
It comes three days after Cho denied allegations, including gaining preferential treatment allowing his daughter to enter an elite university, and a dubious investment by his family in a private equity fund, in a confirmation hearing at the National Assembly. The hearing lasted for 14 hours.
Observers say Moon apparently believes Cho has fulfilled his duty to provide accountability.
Also on Monday, prosecutors requested arrest warrants for two company officials on suspicion of embezzlement. They are the first warrants sought in cases related to the scandals enveloping Cho.
One of the suspects heads a firm that managed funds for Cho's family. The other works at the private equity fund.
Source: NHK World
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