Foreign ministry cancels hiring of ex-top prosecutor's daughter, seeks disciplinary action against officials

The foreign ministry said Friday it has canceled the hiring of the daughter of former Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung as a researcher following allegations of preferential treatment during the recruitment process.

The ministry said it notified the applicant by email on May 29 that her final job offer had been revoked after a review by a recruitment inspection committee.

"The hiring decision was canceled in accordance with relevant laws and procedures after the committee determined that the appl ...