Legal investigations into Yoo Seung-min

Yoo Seung-min, president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee and former lawmaker, has faced multiple legal challenges involving allegations of professional misconduct and obstruction of business.

In late September, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office requested a re-investigation by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency into Yoo regarding allegations of breach of trust and obstruction of business. These allegations stemmed from his tenure as president of the Korea Table Tennis Association, specifically concerning sponsorship incentive systems and athlete selection for the Tokyo Olympics. This request followed a previous police decision in July not to transfer the case due to insufficient evidence.

By mid-October, police referred Yoo and several others to prosecutors regarding a separate scandal involving preferential hiring at Incheon National University. The investigation focused on allegations that Yoo’s daughter received preferential treatment during the academic appointment process. While police noted no evidence of actual bribery, Yoo and the university president were booked for obstruction of business, while other faculty members faced charges related to the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act.