Lee Won-seok "Conducting Investigation to Reveal Truth Without Prejudice or Bias"

Former President Moon's Criticism of Prosecutors' Investigation into 'West Sea Official Shooting' the Day Before
Lee: "Investigate According to Evidence and Law to Ensure No Injustice for Bereaved Families and the Deceased"

Lee Won-seok, Prosecutor General.

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Kyung-jun] Prosecutor General Lee Won-seok stated regarding the investigation into the shooting of a public official in the West Sea, "There are no preconceived notions or biases whatsoever." Former President Moon Jae-in strongly criticized the prosecution's investigation into the West Sea public official shooting case the day before.

On the morning of the 2nd, Prosecutor General Lee met with reporters on his way to work and said, "To ensure that no innocent victims arise, and that the bereaved families and the deceased are not wronged, we will carefully investigate and handle the case solely based on evidence and legal principles."

He also emphasized, "From the beginning of the investigation until now, it has not been conducted with any predetermined direction, but only following where the evidence points to reveal the truth."

Regarding former President Moon’s statement criticizing the prosecution’s investigation, he responded, "It is not appropriate to add comments to the words of a former president," adding, "Since he represented the nation and its people during his term, we are handling the matter with utmost caution, and I understand that the investigation team is exercising sufficient restraint."

On the re-investigation of allegations of special military leave privileges for the son of former Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae, he said, "If any investigation was insufficient or lacked legal review, ordering a re-investigation and conducting it is a standard procedure."

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