Seoul denies impartiality breach as probe chief attends Cabinet meeting

South Korea's presidential office rejected claims that the Corruption Investigation Office chief's attendance at a Cabinet meeting undermines investigative impartiality. The denial follows media scrutiny over the official's presence, which critics argue blurs the line between executive and prosecutorial functions. The incident signals heightened political tension over the administration's handling of corruption probes.

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