Prosecutor General Lee Won-seok, who was on his first trip to work, mentioned the recent stalking and murder case at Sindang Station in Seoul and emphasized, "It is the first responsibility of our prosecution to protect the safe daily life of the people."
President Lee met with reporters on the morning of the 19th and said, "I feel a deep sense of responsibility for failing to protect the people's basic rights, especially life and safety."
He said, "I will actively respond to voice phishing, charter fraud, sexual violence, sexual exploitation, child abuse, and crimes against people's livelihood," including stalking crimes. said.
When asked if there is a specific plan to strengthen punishment for stalking crimes, he replied, "It has not been a year since the Stalking Punishment Act was enacted. There are many shortcomings, but we will work closely with the National Police Agency on how to operate the law with the safety of victims at the center."
He also gave a principled answer to the question of 'when will the prosecutor-general's command be restored in an investigation involving the family of President Yoon Seok-yeol, including Mrs.
President Lee said, "The Minister of Justice conducted an investigation several times in the form of depriving the Prosecutor General's authority to lead an investigation, but as far as I can remember, there were about 6 cases over 3 times. It is true that there are many things to consider,” he said.
He added, "I think that all cases, including several cases, should be handled only in accordance with the evidence and legal principles and in accordance with the principles of law, and the front-line prosecutor's office in charge of the case would think the same."
He said, "I'll take the time and work is more important than anything else," he said, saying, "I'll take the time to discuss with the Ministry of Justice about personnel issues at the high prosecutor's level, such as the vacant deputy chief prosecutor."
After meeting with Commissioner Yoon Hee-geun on his first visit to the institution, the Supreme Prosecutor said that he discussed countermeasures such as cooperation with the police, arrest investigations related to stalking crimes, and active use of provisional measures.
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