Prosecutors search Gangwon Provincial Government offices; Province says it relates to previous administration

Prosecutors conducted searches at five offices within the Gangwon Provincial Government building on May 14 as part of a forced investigation. The searches, which lasted from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., targeted the Spokesperson's Office, Policy Office, Investment Attraction Division, General Affairs Division, and the Intelligent Information Policy Division.

The Suwon District Prosecutors' Office, Yeoju Branch, is leading the investigation. While the exact nature of the case remains undisclosed due to the ongoing investigation, sources indicate it is related to a criminal complaint involving former public officials from the previous administration (Minseon 8).

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We are only speculating that it is related to matters from the Minseon 8 period. We do not know the specific charges or individuals involved.

The Gangwon Provincial Government confirmed the searches but stated that they are not related to the current administration (Minseon 9). A spokesperson for the provincial government said, "We are only speculating that it is related to matters from the Minseon 8 period. We do not know the specific charges or individuals involved."

Prosecutors also declined to comment on the specifics of the ongoing investigation, only confirming that searches were conducted. The investigation is reportedly linked to a criminal complaint filed against individuals associated with the previous provincial government.

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We conducted searches. As it is an ongoing investigation, it is difficult to disclose details about the case.