Police Decide Not to Prosecute Minister Han Dong-hoon for 'Defamation of the Democratic Party' Due to Lack of Evidence

Han Dong-hoon, the Minister of Justice who was sued by the Democratic Party of Korea over allegations regarding the legislative intent of the complete removal of prosecution investigation rights (Geomsu Wanbak), has received a decision of non-prosecution.

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The Cyber Crime Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 10th that Han was not prosecuted on charges of defamation due to 'lack of evidence.'

In this regard, the police reportedly judged that Han's statements at the time did not constitute defamation because they were personal opinions rather than factual or false statements required for defamation charges.

In September of last year, during the oral argument at the Constitutional Court regarding Geomsu Wanbak, Minister Han stated, “This law was unconstitutionally created with a wrongful intent by some politicians to evade criminal investigations ahead of a regime change.”

He added, “After losing the presidential election and with the regime change approaching, Democratic Party lawmakers suddenly proposed a bill to abolish investigation rights.”

In response, the Democratic Party filed a complaint against Minister Han the following day on charges including defamation.

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