The Corruption Investigation Office, Director Kim Jin-wook and Prosecutors Gather for Discussion on 'Official Secrets Leakage and Disclosure of Suspect Information'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Agency (HCIA) announced on the 25th that it held a workshop on human rights-friendly investigative techniques at the HCIA large conference room in the Government Complex Gwacheon on the 22nd and 23rd.

The workshop was attended by HCIA Chief Kim Jin-wook, Deputy Director Yeo Woon-guk, HCIA prosecutors, and police officers dispatched from the prosecution and police, who discussed the crimes of official secret leakage and disclosure of suspect facts.

The participants analyzed cases in which the prosecution closed charges of disclosure of suspect facts without indictment and exchanged opinions on the establishment of the charge, which is considered to have become obsolete.

One notable case discussed was the Ulsan District Prosecutors' Office's decision to suspend prosecution against two police officers from the Ulsan Metropolitan Police Agency who disclosed suspect facts by distributing press releases before filing charges.

At that time, the prosecution recognized that the crime was established but made the decision by considering factors such as the motive of the public relations officer, the degree of infringement on protected interests, and the awareness of illegality.

The opinions expressed by the prosecutors that day are expected to influence the establishment of HCIA's public relations guidelines. The HCIA plans to continue workshops researching investigative techniques that respect the human rights of those involved in cases and follow appropriate procedures.

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