Park Woo-ryang, Shinan County Governor, Arrest Warrant Request 'Dismissed'

Park Woo-ryang, Mayor of Sinan County / Photo by Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] The arrest warrant for Park Woo-ryang, the mayor of Sinan County, who is under investigation for allegedly giving preferential hiring to the children of retired public officials at the county office, has been dismissed.

On the 4th, Chief Judge Ha Sang-ik of the Mokpo Branch of the Gwangju District Court, responsible for warrants, dismissed the prosecution's request for an arrest warrant during the pre-arrest suspect interrogation (warrant substantive examination) for Mayor Park.

Chief Judge Ha Sang-ik stated the reason for dismissal, saying, "There is a fixed residence, no risk of evidence tampering, and no concern of fleeing due to the necessity of performing administrative duties."

In June, the prosecution conducted about ten searches and seizures of key department offices, including the mayor's office, related to the Sinan County personnel hiring allegations. They also carried out investigations such as seizing mobile phones and tracking accounts of about 100 public officials and residents.

Mayor Park, who will face investigation and trial without detention, is expected to engage in intense legal battles with the prosecution.

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