'Jung Jin-woong, Chief Prosecutor, Engaged in Physical Struggle with Han Dong-hoon During Search and Seizure, Discharged and Returned to Work in One Day'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] Jeong Jin-woong, Chief Prosecutor of the Criminal Division 1 at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office (52, 29th class), who became the center of controversy after a physical altercation with Prosecutor Han Dong-hoon (47, 27th class of Judicial Research and Training Institute) during a search and seizure, was discharged from the hospital one day after completing medical treatment.

According to the legal community on the 30th, Chief Jeong was discharged from Seoul St. Mary's Hospital early that morning and returned home.

It is known that there are no major health issues, and he plans to receive outpatient treatment for the time being.

Chief Jeong had complained of pain in his arms and legs and general muscle pain after a physical struggle with Prosecutor Han while attempting to seize Han's mobile phone SIM card at Han's office in the Yongin branch of the Judicial Research and Training Institute the previous day.

The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office explained that Chief Jeong was diagnosed with a sudden rise in blood pressure at a nearby orthopedic clinic and then visited the emergency room at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital near the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office for treatment.

It was reported that Chief Jeong briefly went to the prosecutors' office that morning before returning home.

However, Chief Jeong is expected to undergo an internal investigation by the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office soon. Prosecutor Han filed a complaint with the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office the previous afternoon, accusing Chief Jeong of abuse of authority and requesting an investigation.

Considering that Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl decided not to receive reports related to this investigation, the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office has decided to conduct an internal investigation independently for the time being.

Chief Jeong stated that he would file a counter-complaint for false accusation and defamation by spreading false information, claiming that Prosecutor Han's allegations of assault and the complaint are "intended to obstruct the investigation."

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