Key Facts
• April 15, 2025: Han Duck-soo visited a traditional market in Gwangju.
• Donated personal funds to the ‘1,000 Won Cafeteria,’ offering meals for 1,000 won (~$0.80).
• Funds were provided via prepayment to a local food supplier.
• May 2, 2025: Progressive opposition party filed a complaint against Han.
• Allegation: Violation of Article 113 of the Public Official Election Act.
• June 18, 2025: Police began collecting evidence and interviewing involved parties.
• July 7, 2025: Gwangju Police confirmed ongoing investigation.
• Police undecided on summoning Han for questioning.
Summary
Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is under investigation for allegedly violating election laws. The case centers on his April 2025 donation to the ‘1,000 Won Cafeteria,’ a program providing affordable meals to those in need. The opposition party claims Han publicized the donation after announcing his presidential candidacy, breaching election law. Police are gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses but have not yet decided whether to summon Han for questioning.
