Second Special Prosecutor Resumes Search and Seizure of Prosecution's Internal Network
Allegations of Former Prosecutor General Sim Woojung's Involvement in Martial Law
The second comprehensive special prosecutor's office is resuming its search and seizure of the e-Pros server on the prosecution's internal network in connection with allegations that former Prosecutor General Sim Woojung was involved in the 12·3 Martial Law declaration.
Special Prosecutor Changyoung Kwon is making an entrance announcement with special prosecutors at the special prosecution office in Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do on February 25. Photo by Yonhap News
View original imageOn May 7, the special prosecutor's team announced to the media that starting at 2:00 p.m., they would resume the execution of a search and seizure warrant at the National Information Resources Service Gwangju Center in Gwangju Metropolitan City, under the on-site supervision of Deputy Special Prosecutor Kwon Youngbin.
The special prosecutor's team explained, "This is the resumption of the search and seizure operation, which had previously been suspended overnight, in connection with former Prosecutor General Sim's alleged involvement in major insurrection-related duties and abuse of authority."
Hot Picks Today
!["Rather Than Endure a 1.5 Million KRW Stipend, I'd Rather Earn 500 Million in the U.S." Top Talent from SNU and KAIST Are Leaving [Scientists Are Disappearing] ①](https://cwcontent.asiae.co.kr/asiaresize/93/2026051914165468840_1779167814.png)
"Rather Than Endure a 1.5 Million KRW Stipend, I'd Rather Earn 500 Million in the U.S." Top Talent from SNU and KAIST Are Leaving [Scientists Are Disappearing] ①
- "Not Jealous of Winning the Lottery"... Entire Village Stunned as 200 Million Won Jackpot of Wild Ginseng Cluster Discovered at Jirisan
- "I'll Stop by Starbucks Tomorrow": People Power Chungbuk Committee and Geoje Mayoral Candidate Face Criticism for Alleged 5·18 Demeaning Remarks
- Iranian Military Spokesperson: "Ceasefire Was an Opportunity to Strengthen Forces... Ready to Respond to War"
- "How Did an Employee Who Loved Samsung End Up Like This?"... Past Video of Samsung Electronics Union Chairman Resurfaces
Previously, the special prosecutor's team had been continuing its search and seizure of the e-Pros server since April 24. The team is investigating whether former Prosecutor General Sim, under the direction of former Justice Minister Park Sungjae, considered dispatching prosecutors to the Joint Investigation Headquarters during martial law.
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
