South Korea special counsel seeks 1-yr term for CIO chief over dereliction of duty

A special counsel in South Korea has requested a one-year prison sentence for the head of the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) on charges of dereliction of duty. The case likely stems from the CIO's handling of a high-profile investigation, though specifics are unclear. This marks a notable legal escalation against a senior anti-corruption official, potentially signaling political tensions.

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