Justice minister faces criticism over prosecution reshuffle
(WorldNews South Korea)

Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl arrives at work in Seoul, Monday/ Yonhap By Kim Se-jeong Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae leaves the ministry headquarters in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, Friday. /Yonhap Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae is facing mounting criticism from opposition party lawmakers and others critical of the Moon Jae-in administration over a recent personnel reshuffle of senior prosecutors. The minister filled 11 key posts with pro-government prosecutors last Friday, while demoting those working closely with Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl. Conservative lawmakers and commentators claimed Choo`s move was a step against the prosecutorial reform. `She promoted prosecutors...