Yoon Seok-yeol, Prosecutor General, "Investigation Methods Need Improvement According to Legal Amendments and Changes in Trials"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol emphasized the need to improve the prosecution investigation methods at an official event on the 3rd.

On that day, Prosecutor General Yoon attended the 'Prosecutor Transfer Ceremony' held in the grand conference room of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office in Seocho-dong, Seoul, and stressed to the prosecutors present, "Along with changes in the trial system and amendments to criminal legislation, we must carefully review how to change and develop the investigation process."

Prosecutor General Yoon acknowledged, "There has been a tendency for the prosecution to be unable to break away from the 'written record trial' method used in the past, thus failing to keep up with the changes in the trial system centered on oral arguments and oral trials," and added, "Along with changes in the trial system and amendments to criminal legislation, we must carefully review how to change and develop the investigation process to prepare for trials centered on oral arguments and oral trials."

He continued, "The Supreme Prosecutors' Office plans to establish detailed and specific investigation methods in line with the revised criminal legislation and changes in the trial system," and requested, "I ask those of you on the front lines to share these thoughts with the Supreme Prosecutors' Office extensively."

Prosecutor General Yoon also emphasized the need to be thorough in handling election-related criminal cases in relation to the upcoming general elections in April. He said, "If the prosecution's investigative capacity is concentrated on election cases, there will inevitably be a heavier burden on general cases as well, so ultimately the workload that our prosecution must share will increase."

Finally, Prosecutor General Yoon said, "The work of the prosecution is difficult not only because of the volume of cases but also due to many challenging factors in the process of handling cases," and added, "I believe that the source of strength to overcome these challenges while upholding the law and principles lies in smooth communication within the prosecution organization and a pleasant workplace atmosphere. Regardless of your position, please maintain good relationships with your superiors, colleagues, juniors, and staff, and always demonstrate leadership with a proactive and self-sacrificing attitude," urging the prosecutors.

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