South Korean police scandals test Lee's justice reforms

PoliticsAlleged misconduct fuels concern as prosecutors lose investigative powersSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has hit the lowest point since he took office in June last year. © ReutersSTEVEN BOROWIECAugust 26, 2026 11:33 JSTSEOUL -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's plan to hand police sweeping new investigative powers is coming under scrutiny as two alleged cases of police misconduct fuel public doubts over whether the force can be trusted with greater authority.Read NextLatest on Politics