Lee Chang-su, Seoul Central District Prosecutor General, "Strict Response to Corruption Without Any Sanctuary"

This Prosecutor General: "Investigate and say if there is guilt or not"
Emphasizing 'Law and Principle, Evidence and Legal Reasoning'... "We must not show any gaps to criminal forces"

Lee Chang-su, the newly appointed Chief Prosecutor of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, stated, "We must respond strictly to corruption without any sanctuary, based on fairness."

Lee Chang-soo, the newly appointed Chief Prosecutor of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, is answering reporters' questions as he arrives at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office building on the 16th. Photo by Heo Young-han younghan@

At the inauguration ceremony on the 16th, Chief Prosecutor Lee said, "Corruption gradually undermines the foundation that supports society, and ultimately, its harmful effects fall directly on the innocent people," adding, "We must unite the power of the prosecution to eradicate forces that monopolize interests and enjoy special privileges, thereby undermining fair competition."

He also emphasized, "We must trace and recover illicit money obtained through unfair means to the very end," and "In the process, we must strictly adhere to laws and principles to leave no gaps for corrupt forces."

Chief Prosecutor Lee urged that reasonable conclusions should be drawn based on 'evidence and legal principles' in accordance with 'law and principles.' He said, "There are concerns that our society has reached a serious situation where politics is judicialized and the judiciary is politicized, putting the rule of law at risk," and added, "In such circumstances, what the prosecution must do is solely to make reasonable conclusions based on evidence and legal principles according to law and principles, reflecting the substance and gravity of the matter."

He continued, "If there is guilt, it should be acknowledged through diligent investigation; if there is no guilt, it should be recognized as such," and added, "I believe this is exactly what the public expects from the prosecution."

Chief Prosecutor Lee pledged to perform his role as the head of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office by returning to his original intentions. He said, "In difficult times, I recall the teaching to return to the basics, and on my first day here 23 years ago as a rookie prosecutor, I made a vow to 'always resolve the grievances of those who come to my office and to punish those who commit wrongdoing.'"

He also urged that prosecutorial power be exercised in line with the public’s expectations. Chief Prosecutor Lee stated, "Prosecutorial power is entrusted by the people, and that authority must be exercised thoroughly in accordance with the will of the people," and requested, "Before handling any task, always consider what the public expects from the prosecution."

Chief Prosecutor Lee stressed strict responses to violent crimes, crimes infringing on the livelihood of the people, crimes victimizing socially vulnerable groups, and drug-related crimes. He said, "We must concentrate our capabilities and respond strictly to crimes that threaten the lives of ordinary citizens," adding, "These crimes cause pain and illness to the people and undermine social trust and foundations. Let us create a society where innocent citizens can feel secure through strict and resolute exercise of prosecutorial power."

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