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Lee Jung-hyun addresses potential indictment withdrawal for President Lee
Lee Jung-hyun, the newly appointed acting Prosecutor General, has indicated that the potential withdrawal of criminal charges against President Lee Jae-myung will depend on the findings of an ongoing fact-finding investigation. Speaking during his first day at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, Lee emphasized his commitment to ensuring the new Prosecution Service functions as a human rights protection agency.
The remarks come amid a major restructuring of South Korea's legal system. As the country prepares for the launch of the Prosecution Service and the Serious Crime Investigation Agency, the Ministry of Justice has approved plans to reduce prosecutor and general staff quotas. This transition has faced challenges, including concerns over personnel shortages and the need for effective cooperation between the new agencies and the police.
Lee also addressed the reduction of staff, noting that current offices are struggling with hundreds of unsolved cases. He stressed the importance of communication and cooperation with the Serious Crime Investigation Agency, noting that the relationship between these entities will shift to one of equal partnership.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Lee Jung-hyun emphasized the need for strengthened cooperation and MOUs with the Serious Crime Investigation Agency and the police. www.jnilbo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Justice approved plans to reduce the number of prosecutors and general staff during the transition to the new Prosecution Service.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lee Jung-hyun expressed his commitment to establishing the new Prosecution Service as a human rights protection agency. www.jnilbo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lee Jung-hyun stated that the decision regarding the potential withdrawal of criminal charges against President Lee Jae-myung must await the results of the fact-finding investigation. www.jnilbo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lee Jung-hyun noted that the reduction of prosecutor quotas requires coordination with the Ministry of Justice, citing high numbers of unsolved cases. www.jnilbo.com