Senior prosecutor says withdrawal of indictments against Lee not considered
A senior prosecutor said Monday that the prosecution has not considered withdrawing indictments in cases involving President Lee Jae Myung. Park Chul-woo, head of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office, made the remarks during a parliamentary audit of the prosecution, responding to opposition lawmaker Yoon Sang-hyun's question about whether he had ever offered an opinion or held…
A senior prosecutor stated on Monday that the prosecution has not contemplated withdrawing indictments in cases involving former President Lee Jae Myung. Park Chul-woo, who leads the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office, made these comments during a parliamentary review of the prosecution's activities. This response came in answer to a question from opposition lawmaker Yoon Sang-hyun, who inquired whether he had ever given an opinion or participated in discussions with the Supreme Prosecutors Office or the justice ministry regarding the potential withdrawal of indictments against Lee.
Park acknowledged the significant public interest in these cases but emphasized that they are no different from any other cases. He stated that it is a matter of principle for him to refrain from commenting on how specific cases will be handled. Furthermore, Park asserted that it is inappropriate to discuss at the parliamentary audit whether an indictment or an arrest will be pursued in any particular case.
Regarding the future committee for respect for human rights under the justice ministry, which some believe could provide grounds for dropping charges in the future, Park clarified that he was not involved in its work.
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