Handonghun: "Final Failure of False Propaganda on Prosecutor-Media Collusion and Abuse of Public Authority"

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Chief Prosecutor Han Dong-hoon. / Photo by Jin-hyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Kyung-jun] Han Dong-hoon, Deputy Director of the Judicial Research and Training Institute (Chief Prosecutor), who underwent a two-year prosecution investigation related to the so-called ‘Channel A Incident,’ sharply criticized, saying, "The ghost-like false agitation called ‘collusion between prosecution and media’ and abuse of public authority has finally failed today."

On the 6th, immediately after the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office cleared him of charges, Chief Prosecutor Han issued a statement saying, "Over the past two years, the ruling powers retaliated against me for performing my legitimate duties, such as the investigation of Cho Kuk, and mobilized pro-government prosecutors, pro-government media, pro-government organizations, and pro-government intellectuals to fabricate ‘nonexistent crimes’ and falsely accuse me, aiming to intimidate the public as a warning of what happens if they do not obey them."

He added, "Today’s decision is an extremely common-sense decision that came extremely late," and "I believe justice was realized thanks solely to the cool-headed and persistent vigilance of sensible citizens, despite the power’s obsession and stalking."

Chief Prosecutor Han pointed to broadcaster Kim Eo-jun, Democratic Party lawmaker Choi Kang-wook, and former Roh Moo-hyun Foundation Chairman Yoo Si-min, who spread false information about him, emphasizing that they must be held accountable.

He also sharply criticized former Minister of Justice Chu Mi-ae, Minister of Justice Park Beom-gye, pro-government prosecutors, and certain media outlets, holding them responsible for the ‘collusion between power and media.’

Chief Prosecutor Han stated, "To prevent this absurd and unprecedented fabrication of ‘nonexistent crimes’ from recurring against other citizens, the truth must be revealed and responsibility must be demanded," adding, "Only then will no power be able to commit such acts against other citizens again."

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