[2022 National Audit] Head of Central District Prosecutors' Office Denies Allegations of Non-cooperation in Prosecutor's Office and Board of Audit Investigation into West Sea Official Shooting

Song Kyung-ho, Chief Prosecutor of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, is taking the witness oath at the National Assembly on the 18th during the audit of the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office and others. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] On the 18th, Song Kyung-ho, Chief Prosecutor of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, denied the opposition party's suspicion at the National Assembly audit that the prosecution and the Board of Audit and Inspection were closely cooperating in the investigation of the 'West Sea Public Official Shooting Incident,' stating, "There is no such fact at all."

Chief Prosecutor Song appeared at the National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee audit that day and rebutted in response to related questions from Kim Ui-gyeom, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea.

Rep. Kim pointed out that the prosecution requested an arrest warrant for former Minister of National Defense Seo Wook that day, emphasizing, "This shows that the Board of Audit and Inspection and the prosecution are closely cooperating in the investigation."

In response, Chief Prosecutor Song said, "I cannot comment on the work of other agencies personally," and denied, "You can understand by looking at the progress and speed of the investigation."

When Rep. Kim repeatedly pointed out that "the prosecution is driving the entire previous administration with this case," Song said, "That is not true. Everything will be revealed over time."

Regarding questions about the prospects of investigations into former National Intelligence Service Director Park Ji-won or former President Moon Jae-in, Chief Prosecutor Song said, "I cannot answer based on hypothetical situations."

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