People Power Party Judiciary Committee: "Prosecutors Must Stop Fabricated Investigations... Special Prosecutor Should Investigate"

Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae is attending the full meeting of the National Assembly's Judiciary Committee on the 21st, responding to questions from lawmakers. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Members of the People Power Party's Legislation and Judiciary Committee urged the prosecution to "stop the fabricated investigation" in response to reports that the prosecution had tentatively concluded with a 'verbal approval' regarding the vacation allegations of Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae's son.

The People Power Party's judiciary committee members stated in a press release on the 21st, "This is an attempt to grant immunity to Minister Choo and her son, Mr. Seo," expressing their concerns.

This came after a media outlet reported that "regarding the allegations of Private Seo, Minister Choo's son, not returning from leave, the prosecution has tentatively concluded that the military gave verbal approval for the third leave inquiry made by an aide."

They pointed out, "All records related to Seo's leave are inconsistent, and it has been revealed that no leave order was found," questioning, "On what grounds does the prosecution intend to close the investigation by saying 'there is no problem'?"

The People Power Party's judiciary committee members emphasized, "The allegations concerning Minister Choo's son have not been resolved at all," and specifically regarding the 'third leave' that the military claims to have records of, "There are four different records that rather increase suspicion, and for the previously used first and second leaves, only the fact that 'leave (sick leave) was taken' is recorded, but no materials exist."

They added, "The Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office, criticized for its inadequate investigation dragged on for nine months, is turning a blind eye to evidence unfavorable to Minister Choo in order to 'save Choo Mi-ae,'" and stated, "Now, it has only proven that the investigation by the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office cannot be trusted. Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol must immediately appoint a special prosecutor (Special Investigation Headquarters) to conduct a thorough investigation."

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