South Korean prosecutors have raided the home of Justice Minister Cho Kuk following a series of corruption allegations.
The prosecutors started their search of Cho's residence in Seoul on Monday morning.
They are believed to have seized computer hard drives and other items.
It is extremely rare for South Korean prosecutors to search the home of a sitting justice minister.
Cho faces allegations that his daughter unfairly gained admission to a prestigious university, and that his family made a questionable investment in a private equity fund.
Despite the allegations, President Moon Jae-in appointed Cho as justice minister earlier this month.
Prosecutors have arrested one of Cho's relatives and have questioned his daughter.
Cho has said he wants to reform South Korea's prosecution system. Moon is currently out of the country, visiting New York to attend the UN General Assembly.
Source: NHK World
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