Jonamgwan "We Must Now Put an End to Investigations Focused Mainly on Confessions Based on Statements and Records"

Deputy Prosecutor General Jo Nam-gwan is delivering a greeting at the 6th meeting of the Win-Win Mediation Committee held on the 23rd at the Grand Conference Room of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Jo] Acting Prosecutor General Namgwan Cho urged four newly appointed prosecutors from the military legal corps (Judicial Research and Training Institute Class 47) at the registration ceremony held at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office on the 1st to "be fair prosecutors who resolve the grievances of the people." He said, "To resolve grievances, one must first be fair, and although it will be difficult, you must humbly and modestly listen to the voices of the parties involved." He also emphasized, "Please become just prosecutors who are trusted by the people."

Acting Prosecutor Cho stated, "Despite the prosecution's outstanding investigative capabilities and the dedicated efforts of its staff, it has not fully earned the trust of the people. There were times when we lacked the courage to uphold justice for fear of losing our position, and in the past, we turned a blind eye to justice to protect vested interests." He added, "Always be prosecutors who discover substantive truth through scientific investigation and uphold human rights. The confession-focused investigations that pressure suspects by relying solely on testimonies and statements must now come to an end."

He continued, "In future cases you handle, please take an extra look not only at the crime itself but also at the accused to ensure there are no grievances. Consider the causes of the crime and the social background, and I hope you become warm prosecutors who can remove the 'shadows in the heart.'"

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