Whistleblower in 'Kim Hak-ui Illegal Departure' Case Files Objection to Public Prosecutor's Office's Refusal to Disclose Warrant

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] Jang Jun-hee, the chief prosecutor who is a whistleblower in the 'Kim Hak-ui illegal departure ban investigation obstruction suspicion' case, filed an objection against the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Agency's (HCIA) notification of non-disclosure of the communication warrant.

According to the legal community on the 26th, Chief Prosecutor Jang submitted an objection letter to the HCIA in the afternoon, requesting the cancellation of all non-disclosure decisions regarding the communication fact confirmation data provision request (communication warrant) and others.

Previously, the HCIA had obtained a communication warrant for Chief Prosecutor Jang in connection with the suspicion of leaking the indictment by Lee Sung-yoon, the head of the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office, and checked communication details. In response, Chief Prosecutor Jang filed an information disclosure request for the communication warrant and investigation records. However, the HCIA notified non-disclosure not only of the warrant contents but also of the names of the officials who executed the warrant and the judges of the courts that issued it, as well as all requested information.

In the objection letter, Chief Prosecutor Jang argued that the requested materials do not fall under 'information that would significantly hinder the performance of duties if disclosed,' and that investigative agencies have the right to verify the reasons for conducting investigations.

According to the Public Institutions Information Disclosure Act, if the requester files an objection, the public institution must hold a review committee meeting and make a decision within seven days from the date of the objection and notify the requester.

The HCIA stipulates an information disclosure review committee composed of five members through internal administrative information disclosure guidelines. Among them, two civilian members are external experts appointed by Kim Jin-wook, the head of the HCIA.

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