Seoul: Former three-term lawmaker Chang Je-won has been found dead in eastern Seoul, according to police Tuesday. Chang, who served as a prominent member of the ruling People Power Party, was discovered at a building in Gangdong Ward at approximately 11:40 p.m. on Monday.
According to Yonhap News Agency, police reported that there were "no signs of foul play" observed at the scene. Chang had been facing an investigation related to allegations that he sexually assaulted his former secretary in 2015, during his tenure as a vice president of a university in Busan.
Chang was regarded as a close associate of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, having served as Yoon's chief of staff during his time as president-elect. His death comes amidst ongoing scrutiny and legal challenges, marking a significant development in the political landscape.