[2020 National Audit] Yoon Seok-yeol "It Is Unreasonable to Remove Command Authority After Hearing About Serious Criminals"

[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol stated, "It is unreasonable to listen to the stories of people who have committed serious crimes and are expected to receive heavy sentences and then strip away the right to command."

On the 22nd, Prosecutor General Yoon said at the National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee's audit, "I firmly believe that the Minister's investigative command is illegal in terms of grounds and purpose."

In particular, Yoon emphasized, "I firmly believe it is illegal in terms of grounds and purpose." He explained, "The investigative command right is meant for the Minister to express opinions through the Prosecutor General when necessary, but whether the Minister has the authority to exclude command in specific cases is pointed out by most legal experts as a violation of the Prosecutors' Office Act."

Earlier, on the 19th, Minister Choo sent an investigative command letter titled 'Regarding the Lime Lobbying Allegation Case and Cases Related to the Prosecutor General's Family and Associates' to Prosecutor General Yoon. In the command letter, Minister Choo stated the background, "Recently, various allegations have been raised regarding the Lime Asset Management lobbying allegation case and cases involving the Prosecutor General himself, his family, and close associates. Given that the Prosecutor General himself cannot completely exclude involvement in the Lime lobbying allegation case, a fair and independent investigation is more necessary than ever."

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