Justice Ministry Launches Committee to Review Seven Prosecutor Cases, Three Tied to President Lee
An independent panel began work June 10 to examine alleged rights violations by prosecutors. Three of the initial cases involve President Lee Jae Myung.
yna.co.krSouth Korea's justice ministry launched an independent committee on June 10 to investigate alleged human rights violations and abuses of authority by prosecutors during questioning and indictment procedures. The panel, based in Gwacheon south of Seoul, began operations the same day and selected seven cases for its first review.
The committee is tasked with identifying cases where prosecutors are suspected of violating human rights or abusing authority, seeking review of those cases, and recommending measures to prevent recurrence.
Seven members were appointed, with lawyer Jang Joo-young named chairperson. One of the seven cases involves a development corruption scandal tied to President Lee Jae Myung. Another concerns allegations that underwear maker Ssangbangwool Group illegally remitted funds to North Korea in 2019 on behalf of the Gyeonggi provincial government while Lee served as governor.
Officials said three of the seven cases are linked to the president. The committee requested Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho to establish an independent investigative body under the Supreme Prosecutors Office to examine such cases. Jung had ordered the formation of the outside-expert panel in April.
Yonhap reported the ministry provided a photo of the committee launch in Gwacheon on June 10.
