‘Friendly to Yoon’ a political term, cannot agree
Will adhere to law and principles regardless of personal relationships,
Lee Chang-soo, the newly appointed chief prosecutor of Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office, answering reporters’ questions as he arrives at the Seoul Seocho-gu office on the 16th. Yonhap News,
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, ‘Newly appointed Seoul Central District Chief Prosecutor Lee Chang-soo said on the 16th that he plans to take all necessary measures to ensure that there is no obstruction to the investigation of Kim Geon-hee, the former First Lady.’,
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, ‘On his first day at the Central District Prosecutors’ Office, Lee expressed his determination saying, “Regardless of personal relationships, we will proceed properly according to the law and principles.”‘,
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, ‘In response to criticism from the opposition calling him a ‘Yoon-friendly prosecutor’, Lee stated, “I cannot agree with the political term used in the political sphere.” Regarding the summoning of Kim, he said, “It is difficult to talk about specific details, but we will quickly grasp the situation and take necessary actions.”‘,
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, ‘He also mentioned the prompt investigation ordered by Prosecutor General Lee Won-seok regarding the examination of Kim’s luxury handbag, saying, “I will work in consultation with the Prosecutor General to ensure a proper judgment based on the facts and severity of the case.”‘,
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, ‘Especially amidst the controversy over ‘passing on to the prosecutor general’ in the recent appointments, he clarified, “I have not discussed the appointments with the prosecutor general.” He added, “It is not appropriate to comment on appointments as a public official, but I have been consulting with the prosecutor general regularly on all matters.”‘,
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, ‘Regarding the handling of cases such as the ‘money envelope incident’ at the Democratic Party’s national convention, he stated, “I will swiftly reach a reasonable conclusion based on evidence and legal principles.”‘,
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, ‘Lee expressed, “I feel a grave and heavy sense of responsibility” and added, “I will fulfill my responsibilities and duties diligently. Please trust and watch over me.”‘,
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