"A minister should think with strictness, almost cold-bloodedness," Lee was quoted by a senior aide as saying. Lee also "lamented" after being briefed on the case, the aide said on condition of anonymity.
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2010/09/03 18:27 KST
(2nd LD) President Lee orders thorough examination over hiring of FM's daughter
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Myung-bak ordered a "thorough" audit Friday into allegations of undue favors in connection with the foreign ministry's recent hiring of its minister's daughter, a presidential official said.
"A minister should think with strictness, almost cold-bloodedness," Lee was quoted by a senior aide as saying. Lee also "lamented" after being briefed on the case, the aide said on condition of anonymity.
"A minister should think with strictness, almost cold-bloodedness," Lee was quoted by a senior aide as saying. Lee also "lamented" after being briefed on the case, the aide said on condition of anonymity.
