Justice minister's wife summoned 4th time on corruption allegations
Justice Minister Cho Kuk leaves his residence in Seoul's Seocho district Friday morning. Corruption allegations involving his family members have led politicians and members of the public to question his eligibility for the newly-assigned ministerial post. Yonhap
Prosecutors summoned the wife of Justice Minister Cho Kuk for the fourth time Saturday as part of a widening investigation into corruption allegations surrounding the minister and his family.
Cho's wife, a professor surnamed Chung, faces allegations that she forged a college presidential citation to help her daughter gain admission to medical school, and that her family made dubious investments in a private equity fund.
The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office summoned Chung at around 9:00 a.m. ― she was previously questioned for a third time, Tuesday.
As on previous occasions, the prosecution prevented her from being exposed to the media.
During the questioning, prosecutors are expected to focus on allegations that Chung tried to destroy evidence.
Based on the investigation, sources say the prosecution may consider seeking an arrest warrant for Chung next week.
Prosecutors are being cautious, however, as a Seoul court refused to issue an arrest warrant for a younger brother of Cho in connection with the corruption investigation, Wednesday. (Yonhap)