# Investigation launched into Han Dong-hoon daughter case

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> Updated: 2026-10-23T01:10:33.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Metropolitan Crime Investigation Unit has officially launched an investigation into allegations that the probe into independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon’s daughter was suppressed.

The new inquiry follows formal complaints from civic groups, such as the People’s Economy Research Institute, which accuse Han and several prosecutors of abuse of power and dereliction of duty. The investigation seeks to determine if the prosecution obstructed the case by refusing to request international judicial cooperation to secure overseas evidence regarding copyright violations. 

Complainants also allege that police failed to sufficiently verify volunteer hours, award details, and allegations of ghostwriting for academic papers before deciding not to transfer the case to prosecutors in December 2023. The police are scheduled to conduct interviews with the complainants on May 27.

## Claims

- Cho Kuk proposed a special prosecutor law to investigate Han Dong-hoon and his family. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Han Dong-hoon characterized the allegations against his family as political retaliation. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's investigation into Han's daughter's alleged false credentials resulted in a non-prosecution decision in December 2023. (single source)
- The Seoul Police Chief stated that the agency would re-examine the investigation if new facts emerge. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: South Korean police launch investigation into Han Dong-hoon daughter allegations

South Korean police have launched a formal investigation into allegations that the probe into lawmaker Han Dong-hoon’s daughter regarding falsified credentials was improperly suppressed.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-police-launch-investigation-into-han-dong-hoon-daughter-allegations

### 2026-10-14: Han Dong-hoon faces renewed scrutiny over family credential allegations

South Korean politics face renewed tension as civic groups demand a re-investigation into Han Dong-hoon's daughter's credentials, with Cho Kuk calling for a special prosecutor to ensure impartiality.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/han-dong-hoon-accused-of-suppressing-investigation-into-daughters-credentials

### 2026-10-08: Han Dong-hoon faces allegations of blocking investigation into daughter

South Korean lawmakers are demanding an investigation into allegations that the prosecution blocked international judicial cooperation regarding an investigation into former Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon’s dgu

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/han-dong-hoon-faces-allegations-of-blocking-investigation-into-daughter

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