Prosecutors Investigate Father as Complainant in 'Han River University Student Death' Case

[Asia Economy Reporter Bae Kyunghwan] The prosecution summoned the father of university student the late Son Jeong-min, who went missing at Hangang Park and was later found dead, for a complainant investigation.

According to the legal community on the 2nd, the Criminal Division 3 of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office (Chief Prosecutor Seo Jeongsik) confirmed the previously raised suspicions as well as additional claims made by the father during the investigation conducted the day before.

Earlier, the Seocho Police Station in Seoul closed the case due to insufficient evidence after the bereaved family filed a complaint against friend A, who drank with Son on the day he went missing, on charges of assault resulting in death and abandonment resulting in death. In response, Son's father submitted an objection to the prosecution, stating that the police concluded the investigation without thoroughly examining the raised suspicions.

Following the adjustment of investigative authority between the prosecution and police, from this year, the police can dismiss cases and conclude investigations independently. However, if the complainant or accuser raises an objection, the case must be forwarded to the prosecution. The prosecution may request a reinvestigation by the police according to relevant laws if necessary.

Meanwhile, Son went missing after leaving home on April 4th, saying he was meeting A. Six days later, his body was found by the water at Banpo Hangang Park in Seoul. There has been controversy over whether Son's cause of death was a simple accidental fall or if there was suspicion of homicide.

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