Members of the Administrative Safety Committee of the Democratic Party visited the Seoul Police Agency on July 10 to urge a thorough investigation into the Jang Yoon-ki case. The incident involves the police referring Jang for simple murder charges, while the prosecution has uncovered potential power-related cover-ups through supplementary investigation rights, drawing significant public interest amid discussions on abolishing these rights.
After a meeting with Acting Police Chief Yoo Jae-sung, Committee Chairman Kim Young-jin spoke to reporters, stating, "We requested an investigation into the police's destruction of evidence and negligence in this case." The meeting included key party members such as Lee Hae-sik, Kim Young-bae, Kim Young-ho, Park Joo-min, Lim Ho-sun, Yoon Geon-young, and Lee Sang-sik.
Kim emphasized the need for an unimpeded investigation into all individuals involved in the case, regardless of their status, saying, "We discussed the necessity of uncovering the truth regarding those connected to the detained head of the violent crimes unit, including his father and uncle."
He further noted, "Given that this is an internal police matter, it is crucial to recognize the seriousness of the situation and to mobilize all investigative resources to uncover the truth from start to finish."
Additionally, he called for a detailed investigation into how investigative confidentiality was compromised during the ongoing investigation, urging scrutiny of all individuals connected to the Gwangju Police Agency and Gwangju Gwangsan Police Station.
Kim concluded by stating, "We cannot allow this to be covered up under the pretext of being an internal police matter, and we must thoroughly address all public suspicions."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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