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South Korea's Ruling and Opposition Parties Demand Prosecution of Hwang Woo-suk for Faked Stem Cell Research

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South Korea's ruling Uri Party and opposition parties on Tuesday expressed regret over Hwang Woo-suk's fabrication of his stem cell research papers, calling for a thorough prosecution investigation into the discredited scientist. The parties also urged for a revamped verification system for scientific research and papers to prevent similar scandals from hindering the development of the life science industry. The investigation panel at Seoul National University found that Hwang had faked data submitted to the journal Science for a 2004 paper on cloning human embryos, adding to the scandal of his May 2005 paper claiming to have created patient-specific embryonic stem cells. The parties demanded punishment for those responsible and a comprehensive inquiry into Hwang's use of state research subsidies.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ruling Uri Party urged for a thorough prosecution investigation into Hwang Woo-suk's fabrication of stem cell research papers.
  • The opposition Grand National Party (GNP) and minor opposition parties demanded punishment for those responsible for the study's fabrication.
  • Jeong Jang-seon, a ranking Uri Party lawmaker, emphasized the need for a comprehensive inquiry into Hwang's use of state research subsidies.
  • GNP spokesman Lee Ke-jin criticized the presidential office, Cheong Wa Dae, for its involvement in the scandal.
  • The minor opposition Democratic Labor Party called for a wholesale probe into government agencies, including Cheong Wa Dae, the National Intelligence Service, and the Science and Technology Ministry.
  • Hwang's 2004 paper was found to be fabricated by a Seoul National University investigative panel.
  • The panel also announced in May 2005 that Hwang had fabricated research for a paper claiming to have created patient-specific embryonic stem cells.

Statistics:

  • The year Hwang's paper on cloning human embryos was published, revealing faked data (According to the text, not explicitly stated).
  • 2005: Year Hwang's paper claiming to have created patient-specific embryonic stem cells was published (According to the text, not explicitly stated).
  • According to the text, no specific numerical data was provided, only events and announcements.

Sources:

  • [Yonhap]

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