Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency "Presidential Office Move to Gwanghwamun... Will Actively Cooperate and Prepare"

Discovery CEO Jang Ha-won Summoned for Third Time Last Week
Pre-Investigation Plan Before Prosecuting Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon for 'Trick Assembly'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] The police announced that they will "actively cooperate with the Presidential Transition Committee" to implement President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol's pledge to relocate the presidential office to Gwanghwamun. On the 14th, Heo Chan, Head of the Security Division at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, said at a press briefing, "We are establishing and implementing security measures based on the on-site situation."

Earlier, on the 11th, the National Police Agency held a meeting to analyze the president-elect's pledges and decided to establish the "Security Measures Committee for the Preparation of the Presidential Office Relocation." The issues the committee must first review include security for the presidential office and managing demonstrations and protests near Gwanghwamun. There is also an analysis that measures are needed to minimize citizen inconvenience during commuting hours. However, Heo stated, "There are no precisely documented instructions from the headquarters (National Police Agency) yet."

Regarding election-related offenses, the police reported that as of that day, 366 cases (640 individuals) have been received, and investigations are underway for 320 cases (580 individuals). Kim said, "A total of four people have been arrested, including one suspect in the attack on former Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil," adding, "We are currently analyzing related materials and evidence and plan to thoroughly conclude the investigation through additional inquiries." Kim added, "There is no special circumstance regarding accomplices," and "The suspect stated to the police that the motive was dissatisfaction with the resumption of the South Korea-U.S. military exercises."

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Regarding the Discovery Fund incident, the police revealed that they conducted the third summons investigation of Jang Ha-won, CEO of Discovery Asset Management, last week. When asked about Jang's custody, Kim explained, "There are additional matters to investigate," and "Once the necessary investigations are completed, we will decide on the custody." He also commented on the investigation into the alleged influence of higher-ups such as Ambassador Jang Ha-sung in China regarding the Discovery Fund, saying, "We need to confirm through investigations of related persons," and "Whether there was preferential treatment can only be discussed after the investigation is complete."

Regarding the nationwide courier union's occupation of CJ Logistics, the police stated, "The company has filed additional complaints against 14 people on top of the existing 63," and "We have requested their attendance and will proceed according to procedures." The police also explained that they plan to start a pre-indictment investigation into two executives for violations of the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act related to a prayer meeting led by Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon of Sarang Jeil Church. Kim added, "Pastor Jeon is included, and since parts of the gathering exceeded the scope of religious assemblies, it can be considered a pre-indictment investigation."

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