Jang Young-su, Daegu High Prosecutor General, "Only Law and Principles Are the Sole Support Prosecutors Can Rely On"... Resignation Post on Internal Network

Jang Young-su, Chief Prosecutor of Daegu High Prosecutors' Office. / Photo by Daegu High Prosecutors' Office website

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Seok-jin] Jang Young-su, Chief Prosecutor of Daegu High Prosecutors' Office (age 54, Judicial Research and Training Institute class 24), expressed his intention to resign on the 13th through the internal prosecution network I-PROS, emphasizing the "principle and basics of stating what is right as right and what is wrong as wrong according to one's conviction."

On the morning of the same day, Chief Prosecutor Jang posted a message titled "Thank you" on I-PROS, stating, "The time has come for me to leave the prosecution," announcing his resignation.

He reflected, "Although I have been mentally preparing for this day that would come someday, when it actually comes to greeting you all, my calm heart seems to be beyond my capacity."

Chief Prosecutor Jang stated, "During my years as a prosecutor, I have come to believe that the main reason for the existence of the prosecution is 'to uncover the truth and reduce even one person who suffers injustice in the world.'"

He emphasized, "Whether one is a suspect or a victim, the prosecution's mission and responsibility is to investigate fairly and promptly so that no one suffers injustice due to any case, and to ensure that legal procedures are followed during the investigation process so that human rights are not violated."

Chief Prosecutor Jang pointed out, "To carry out this difficult and important mission, it is most important to be free from any situation, power, or advantages and disadvantages resulting from the outcome, and to adhere to the principle and basics of stating what is right as right and what is wrong as wrong according to one's conviction."

He continued, "Especially in situations where social interest in cases is high and people approach them with very different values and standards depending on their positions, only the law and principles can be the sole support the prosecution can rely on," reiterating his point.

He said, "Although prosecution reform has been a major topic in our society for several years, I believe its ultimate goal and method is to create an environment where each member of the prosecution can work according to the law and principles without any wavering."

Finally, Chief Prosecutor Jang concluded, "I once read in the writings of a respected elder in society that 'When life ends, if you can hear that it was fortunate that you came to this world, there is no life more valuable than that.' I have hoped that my life would have a good meaning for those I have been connected with," and added, "Although there are many regrets about my wish that the prosecutor named 'Jang Young-su,' who briefly served in the prosecution, could be of some help to the organization and our prosecution family, I will strive to fulfill this wish even after leaving the prosecution. Thank you all for everything. Goodbye."

Born in Chilgok, Gyeongbuk, Chief Prosecutor Jang graduated from Daewon High School in Seoul and the Department of Law at Korea University. He passed the 34th Judicial Examination in 1992, completed the 24th class of the Judicial Research and Training Institute, and began his career as a prosecutor at Cheongju District Prosecutors' Office in 1998.

Since then, he has held key positions within the Ministry of Justice and prosecution offices, including ▲ Prosecutor at Gimcheon Branch of Daegu District Prosecutors' Office ▲ Prosecutor at Suwon District Prosecutors' Office ▲ Prosecutor in the Protection Division of the Ministry of Justice ▲ Prosecutor at Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office ▲ Deputy Chief Prosecutor at Daejeon District Prosecutors' Office ▲ Deputy Chief Prosecutor at Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office (Ministry of Justice Policy Planning Division) ▲ Chief of Jecheon Branch of Cheongju District Prosecutors' Office ▲ Director of Legal Affairs Division at the Ministry of Justice ▲ Legal Affairs Inspector at the Ministry of Justice ▲ Chief of Criminal Division 3 at Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office ▲ Chief of Criminal Division 1 at Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office ▲ Director of Inspection Division 1 at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office ▲ Chief of Western Branch of Daegu District Prosecutors' Office ▲ First Deputy Chief Prosecutor at Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office ▲ Deputy Chief Prosecutor at Gwangju High Prosecutors' Office ▲ Deputy Chief Prosecutor at Suwon High Prosecutors' Office ▲ Chief Prosecutor at Daejeon District Prosecutors' Office ▲ Chief Prosecutor at Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office ▲ Chief Prosecutor at Daegu High Prosecutors' Office.

Chief Prosecutor Jang has been highly regarded by junior prosecutors for his meticulous case handling and considerate personality.

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