Sewol Ferry Special Prosecutor Requests Extension of Activity Period... Presidential Archives Also Raided

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] Special Prosecutor Lee Hyun-joo, who is investigating allegations of evidence tampering in the Sewol ferry disaster, has requested an extension of the investigation period from the Blue House.

The Sewol Special Prosecutor's Office was launched on the 13th of last month and can investigate for 60 days until the 11th of next month. If necessary, the period can be extended by 30 days with the president's approval.

According to the Special Prosecutor's Office on the 30th, they recently conducted a search and seizure at the Presidential Archives. On the 15th, the Sewol victims' families met with the Special Prosecutor and requested, "Please actively consider searching and seizing presidential records that have not yet been made public."

The Sewol victims' families are demanding the disclosure of presidential records documenting the Blue House's situation at the time, so that the whereabouts of former President Park Geun-hye on the day of the disaster and the appropriateness of the Blue House's response to the disaster can be verified.

The Special Prosecutor's Office has so far searched and seized documents and electronic information from the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, the Navy, and the Coast Guard. While verifying the materials, the Special Prosecutor's Office has found the investigation period insufficient and has been considering an extension from the beginning.

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