Prosecutor Investigated for Allegedly Manipulating Report Clearing First Lady Kim Keon-hee

The Hankyoreh has uncovered significant developments in the ongoing investigation into alleged manipulations surrounding the clearance of First Lady Kim Keon-hee in a stock manipulation case. Our reporting reveals that the special prosecutor's team is examining evidence suggesting a prosecutor, identified as 'A', may have engaged in document forgery by altering the date of a report that cleared the First Lady.

This alleged manipulation aimed to create the appearance of a more thorough investigation than what actually occurred. Specifically, Prosecutor 'A' is reported to have communicated an offer to advance the report's date, despite it being finalized days later. This suggests a deliberate effort to retroactively legitimize the decision to clear the First Lady.

The special prosecutor's team is now considering charging Prosecutor 'A' with document forgery, a serious offense that could lead to their status changing from a witness to a suspect. The team intends to bring 'A' back to South Korea for direct questioning to ascertain the extent of any potential 'higher-up' instructions that may have led to the falsification or alteration of investigative records to favor the First Lady.

This investigation is part of a broader probe into allegations of preferential treatment during the prosecution's decision not to indict the First Lady on charges related to stock manipulation and accepting a Dior bag. The Hankyoreh is committed to uncovering the truth and ensuring accountability, especially when the integrity of investigative processes is called into question.

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If you tell me to, I can advance the date of the investigation report.