Special Prosecutor Requests Discipline for Prosecutors Refusing Cooperation

The special prosecutor team investigating the lingering cases from the 'December 12th emergency martial law' has taken a firm stance, requesting disciplinary action against the acting Prosecutor General, Gu Ja-hyun, and the head of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office's Inspection Department, Kim Seong-dong. The team alleges that these officials refused to provide crucial investigative materials, directly contravening the Special Prosecutor Act.

According to the special prosecutor's office, the Supreme Prosecutors' Office denied a request for materials, citing unspecified regulations and claiming they could not provide the requested documents. This refusal is seen by the special prosecution team as a deliberate obstruction of their investigation, which is mandated by law. The team emphasized that such actions are unacceptable and vowed to take stringent measures against any future attempts to impede their work.

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This is a violation of the Special Prosecutor Act and a serious obstruction of the special prosecutor's investigation.

This development highlights the ongoing tensions and potential power struggles between the special prosecution and the established prosecutorial authorities. The special prosecutor's office, tasked with uncovering the truth behind sensitive historical events, faces challenges in securing full cooperation from institutions that may have vested interests in controlling the narrative. The public's expectation for transparency and accountability in these high-profile investigations remains paramount, and the special prosecutor's commitment to a fair and impartial inquiry will be crucial in navigating these complexities.

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The Supreme Prosecutors' Office refused the investigation cooperation request, stating that all materials requested by the special prosecutor cannot be provided according to relevant regulations, without any legal basis.