Lee Jeong-su Appointed Head of Central District Prosecutors' Office "Must Become a Strict and Humble Prosecution"... Lee Seong-yoon Also Quietly Takes Office as High Prosecutor (Comprehensive)

Newly appointed Seoul Central District Prosecutor Lee Jung-soo is answering questions from the press as he arrives at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office in Seocho-gu, Seoul on the 11th. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] Lee Jung-soo, the newly appointed Chief Prosecutor of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office (age 52, Judicial Research and Training Institute class 26), said on the 11th, "To regain the trust of the people, the prosecution must be 'strict yet humble.'"

At the inauguration ceremony held at the Central District Prosecutors' Office building that morning, Chief Prosecutor Lee said, "It is a difficult and challenging time in many ways. There have been significant changes in the system, and the public's critical gaze remains." He continued, "We must take a firm stance against corruption and social evils. At the same time, we must listen to unjust voices and empathize with social pain. Reflection on past actions is also necessary."

Chief Prosecutor Lee particularly emphasized communication and respect to the prosecutors. He said, "Let us understand and listen to the fact that each person has different thoughts and roles," and added, "Do not dismiss what is said as ignorance or obvious claims; instead, let us consider if there is anything we have overlooked." He also stated, "We must always keep in mind the value of human rights built through historical sacrifices and never forget tolerance and consideration for the socially vulnerable."

The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office is currently investigating allegations including the 'Blue House planned purge,' the 'taxi driver assault' involving former Deputy Minister of Justice Lee Yong-gu, and the 'manipulation of the economic feasibility evaluation of Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1,' as well as launching an investigation into Chairman Choi Jae-hyung of the Board of Audit and Inspection. There are also allegations related to Kim Gun-hee, spouse of former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl, including the 'Deutsche Motors stock price manipulation suspicion' and the 'Kobana Contents unfair sponsorship suspicion.'

Lee Sung-yoon, the former Chief Prosecutor of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office and newly appointed Chief Prosecutor of the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office, held a private inauguration ceremony and began his duties on the same day. On his way to work, he briefly commented, "I will work diligently." In an email sent to all employees the previous day, he stated, "I have never given orders to turn black into white or white into black."

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