Former Prosecution Official to Lead Probe into Alleged Abuse of Power

South Korea's Ministry of Justice has appointed Kim Soo-hong, a former head of the prosecution division, to lead a fact-finding team investigating alleged abuses of prosecutorial power. The team's mandate includes examining the Ssangbangul North Korea-bound remittance case, the Kim Yong case, and the Daejang-dong development project, among other issues. This move follows the establishment of the Ministry of Justice's 'Prosecution Human Rights Respect Future Committee' and its fact-finding subcommittee. The investigation aims to verify facts surrounding alleged abuses of power in seven selected cases. The fact-finding team is scheduled to commence its work on February 24th, establishing an office at the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office. The appointment and subsequent investigation signal a significant effort by the Ministry of Justice to address concerns regarding prosecutorial conduct and ensure respect for human rights within the legal system.