Prosecutor General Lee Won-seok Orders "Refrain from Summoning Flood-Affected Parties"

Prosecutor General Lee Won-seok received reports on the flood situation caused by heavy rain on the 17th and instructed all prosecutors' offices nationwide to take safety prevention measures along with "necessary actions to ensure swift damage recovery and alleviate the difficulties of affected residents."

In particular, Prosecutor General Lee instructed that if flood-affected residents are suspects, witnesses, or other parties involved in cases, summons should be refrained from until the flood damage is restored, considering the current situation.

Prosecutor General Lee Won-seok Photo by Yonhap News

He also ordered investigators to take into account the circumstances of residents affected by the flood when handling cases. If necessary, the option of requesting a suspended sentence for fines should be reviewed.

He further instructed that even if disaster victims have unpaid fines, options to postpone or pay fines in installments should be actively considered. It is known that the prosecution began emergency duty centered on the duty situation room as heavy rain damage occurred last weekend. Given the multiple fatalities, Prosecutor General Lee also urged to identify the status of the deceased while comforting the bereaved families and being mindful of words and actions.

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