According to a HATVP report published in the French government's Journal Officiel, after leaving the office, Pellerin created her own investment company, Korelya Consulting, and chose South Korean company Naver Corp. as a client. These actions were, however, prohibited since she partnered with this firm while working in the government.
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The HATPV sent the report to the Paris prosecutor’s office, which will decide on whether to open a case on the matter.
According to media reports, Pellerin's Korelya Consulting raised some 200 million euros ($227.8 million) from Naver Corp. between 2016 and 2017.
Pellerin is a French businesswoman and former politician who served as culture minister in 2012-2016.