Yeo "Investigate Lime and Optimus, Han Dong-hoon"

Ahn Cheol-soo "Difficult to Uncover Truth with Current Investigation System"
Lee Jun-seok "Han Dong-hoon Must Show Investigation Without Sanctuary"

Chief Prosecutor Han Dong-hoon / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] In relation to the so-called 'Lime·Optimus case' investigation, opposition parties are continuously demanding that Prosecutor Han Donghoon be appointed as the person responsible for the investigation. They argue that Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae and Seoul Central District Prosecutor Lee Seong-yoon should be completely excluded from the investigation and reporting.

On the 19th, Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, stated in a "Lime·Optimus Financial Corruption Related Statement" that "it is difficult to uncover the truth under the current investigation system," emphasizing that "with a Minister of Justice who tells countless lies without batting an eye and a Central District Prosecutor who blindly follows the regime, a fair investigation is unlikely, and investigating the behind-the-scenes forces including the core of power will be even more difficult."

He continued, "The most urgent task now is to exclude Minister Choo and Prosecutor Lee for a fair investigation," urging, "The Central District Prosecutor, who is suspected of colluding with the regime and suppressing the investigation, should swap positions with Prosecutor Han Donghoon, who has been wandering like a satellite in Yongin and Jincheon for speaking frankly, to demonstrate an investigation without sanctuary and thorough truth-finding."

Ahn also called on Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl to conduct a strict investigation. He said, "Prosecutor General Yoon, who ordered a thorough investigation, must conduct it strictly, staking the fate of the prosecution and himself," adding, "If Prosecutor General Yoon finds himself powerless due to interference from power, he should point out the inevitability of a special prosecutor investigation."

He further emphasized, "Not only the responsible party for the investigation but also the principles and direction of the investigation are important," stressing, "If there are fraudsters who have caused the people to shed tears of blood, public officials, politicians, and other parasites of this regime involved, not a single one should be forgiven."

Former People Power Party Supreme Council member Lee Jun-seok said that Prosecutor Han should be appointed as the person responsible for the investigation to thoroughly clarify the suspicions surrounding the case.

On the same day, Lee appeared on KBS Radio’s "Kim Kyung-rae’s Strongest Current Affairs," saying, "(Prosecutor Han) is a person seasoned in the special investigations division," and added, "If Prosecutor Han Donghoon is appointed as the head of the special investigation headquarters for the Lime·Optimus case, we can agree."

Meanwhile, Prosecutor Han was transferred from the Anti-Corruption and Serious Crimes Division of the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office to Deputy Chief Prosecutor of Busan High Prosecutors’ Office in January. After being investigated in June over allegations related to the so-called 'media collusion' case, he was moved to the Yongin branch of the Judicial Research and Training Institute. On the 14th of this month, he was reassigned to the Jincheon main branch of the Judicial Research and Training Institute.

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