Prosecutor General's Office Refers 'Gum-eon Yuchak' Allegation to Expert Advisory Panel

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyungsoo] After MBC's report on the 'alleged collusion between prosecutors and media,' the prosecution decided to seek opinions from external experts regarding the indictment of Channel A reporter Lee Mo, who is under investigation.

According to the legal community on the 20th, the Supreme Prosecutors' Office agreed to the request for convening the Professional Investigation Advisory Panel made by reporter Lee Mo.

Reporter Lee from Channel A is under investigation by the Criminal Division 1 of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office concerning allegations that he pressured Lee Cheol, former major shareholder of SillaJen and former CEO of Value Investment Korea, for cooperation in his reporting.

The reporter's lawyer requested the convening of the advisory panel on the 14th, stating "Although the crime of attempted coercion is not established, the prosecution is conducting an excessive investigation."

The Supreme Prosecutors' Office, after reviewing the petition through its working department and chief meetings, decided to have an in-depth review by experts.

The Professional Investigation Advisory Panel is expected to examine the scope of criminal liability for actions violating journalistic ethics. The panel is an advisory body convened by the Prosecutor General to deliberate on whether to prosecute important cases. The results of the panel's review have only a recommendatory effect.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.