Prosecutor General Kim Oh-soo: "Investigation of Daejang-dong Allegations Will Be Handled Strictly Regardless of Party or Status"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] On the 30th, Prosecutor General Kim Oh-soo instructed the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, which is investigating the preferential treatment allegations related to the Daejang-dong development project in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi Province, to "handle the case strictly according to law and principles."

The Supreme Prosecutors' Office stated in a text message sent to reporters that Prosecutor General Kim emphasized that "regardless of political party, status, or position, the investigation must be swift and thorough."

Prosecutor General Kim further ordered, "Closely cooperate with other agencies such as the police to uncover the substantive truth and share necessary materials when needed. Since the prosecution is responsible for indictment, approach the investigation with a heightened sense of responsibility."

Earlier, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office formed a dedicated team to focus on the Daejang-dong allegations and launched an intensive investigation. Approximately 16 prosecutors were deployed. Kim Tae-hoon, the 4th Deputy Prosecutor General of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, was appointed to lead the investigation.

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