Police Chief: "Coordinating Forensic Schedule for Late Park Won-soon's Mobile Phone... Will Explain Upon Transfer of Investigation Results"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] The police investigating the case of the late former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon plan to soon conduct digital forensics on Park's mobile phone.

Kim Chang-ryong, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, stated in a written briefing on the 14th, "We plan to carry out the forensics after coordinating the date with the bereaved family and the Seoul city authorities," adding, "We intend to confirm the circumstances leading to (former Mayor Park's) death through the forensic results and analysis of existing data."

The Seoul Northern District Court dismissed the petition for a supervisory appeal and suspension of execution regarding the forensic procedure filed by the bereaved family of former Mayor Park on the 9th of this month. Accordingly, the analysis of Park's work mobile phone, which is in police custody, is expected to resume.

Meanwhile, the police also plan to soon conclude the investigation related to allegations of condoning and aiding sexual harassment. Commissioner Kim explained, "We will finalize the investigation by comprehensively analyzing the matters investigated so far," and added, "The investigation results will be explained to the media when the case is transferred."

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