Yoon Reports on Major Case Investigations on Second Day at Work

Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol is arriving at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 26th.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Chun-hee] On the 26th, the third day since Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol's return to duty, he came to work and received reports on the investigation status of important cases, including allegations of manipulation in the economic feasibility evaluation of the Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant.

According to the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, Yoon arrived at work around 2:30 p.m. and received a report on tasks collected from various departments of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office from Deputy Prosecutor General Cho Nam-gwan. The report reportedly included the investigation status of major cases ongoing at frontline prosecutors' offices.

The investigation status reported that day included cases such as the allegations of manipulation in the economic feasibility evaluation of the Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant, the Ulsan mayoral election interference allegations, and the Optimus and Lime Asset Management cases. It is known that during his suspension period, Yoon received updates on the progress of investigations but did not give specific investigative directives.

Yoon also conveyed requests to frontline prosecutors' offices in preparation for the amended Criminal Procedure Act, which will be enforced starting next year. He ordered minimizing public inconvenience due to the implementation of the amended law by ensuring the smooth operation of the Criminal Justice Information System and providing work manuals for practitioners.

Additionally, he instructed the establishment and operation of an emergency work system centered on the Criminal Policy Division and the Information and Communication Division of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office to prevent work gaps and confusion during holiday duty shifts at the end and beginning of the year.

Earlier, on Christmas Day, the 25th, Yoon also came to work and issued guidelines responding to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), such as reducing summons investigations. It is reported that Yoon will not come to work tomorrow.

This series of actions by Yoon is interpreted as a will to focus on urgent issues, avoid political controversy, and strengthen his presence as the head of the prosecution to stabilize the organizational atmosphere.

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