Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office Submits Records on Minister Chu's Son's Leave Allegations to Seoul High Prosecutors' Office...Reviewing Reinvestigation

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] It has been confirmed that the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office handed over the investigation records regarding the preferential leave allegations of Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae's son, Seo Mo, to the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office.

According to the legal community on the 13th, the Eastern District Prosecutors' Office sent the investigation records related to Seo's preferential leave allegations to the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office in the afternoon.

Earlier, the People Power Party submitted an appeal to the Eastern District Prosecutors' Office requesting a reinvestigation of Seo's preferential leave allegations. This followed the decision in September by the Eastern District Prosecutors' Office Criminal Division 1 (Chief Prosecutor Kim Deok-gon) to not indict Minister Choo, Seo, former aide A, and unit regional commander B on the grounds of "no charges" regarding the preferential leave allegations.

At that time, the prosecution stated regarding Seo's military absence charges, "The initial sick leave, extended sick leave, and regular leave were all conducted with the approval of the regional commander," and added, "It is difficult to see that Seo, who was verbally notified of this, had the intention to evade military duties." Furthermore, since the charges against Seo were not established, it was judged that Minister Choo, the aide, and military officials were also not guilty.

The Seoul High Prosecutors' Office will decide whether to initiate a reinvestigation based on the received investigation materials and evidence. If it determines there are issues with the investigation, it may order the Eastern District Prosecutors' Office to reinvestigate or conduct the investigation directly. Conversely, if it deems the Eastern District Prosecutors' Office's decision not to indict appropriate, it may dismiss the appeal.

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