President Lee Jae-myung is reportedly considering the structure and operation of a new body to continue investigations into the insurrection case following the special investigation team's work. There is speculation that a special investigation unit, similar to a joint task force involving the police and the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, may be established.
According to Yonhap News on the 23rd, there are currently 46 remaining cases transferred to the police by the second comprehensive special investigation team led by Kwon Chang-young. The National Police Agency stated, "We are reviewing an appropriate investigative framework in this regard."
The follow-up investigation body is expected to be set up in a special investigation unit format. It is anticipated that the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, which will launch on October 2, will collaborate with the police to form this unit.
As President Lee is currently in the United States attending the UN General Assembly, a decision regarding the follow-up investigation body is expected to be made after his return on the 27th. If the special investigation unit is established, it will be the third dedicated investigative body for the insurrection case since the launch of this government, following the Cho Eun-seok insurrection special investigation and the comprehensive special investigation.
The opposition has expressed concerns that the proposal for a follow-up investigation body is an attempt to pressure Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, amid ongoing tensions with the Blue House over recent Supreme Court nominations.
At a press conference in the National Assembly, People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk stated, "While there may be intentions to rally support from lost constituents, ultimately, this is aimed at intimidating Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae," adding, "This is the last-ditch effort to prevent President Lee's trial."
He further remarked, "While they claim to eradicate the remnants of the insurrection, President Lee's trial will resume," and noted, "There are two outcomes: the resumption of the trial and if they push for the impeachment of Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, it will lead to the impeachment of Lee Jae-myung."
However, the Blue House has reportedly stated that no decisions have been made regarding the special investigation unit and that it is unrelated to Chief Justice Cho. Previously, the second comprehensive special investigation team dismissed a case filed by civic groups against Chief Justice Cho for not addressing the unconstitutionality and illegality of the martial law declaration on December 3.
According to Yonhap News on the 23rd, there are currently 46 remaining cases transferred to the police by the second comprehensive special investigation team led by Kwon Chang-young. The National Police Agency stated, "We are reviewing an appropriate investigative framework in this regard."
The follow-up investigation body is expected to be set up in a special investigation unit format. It is anticipated that the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, which will launch on October 2, will collaborate with the police to form this unit.
As President Lee is currently in the United States attending the UN General Assembly, a decision regarding the follow-up investigation body is expected to be made after his return on the 27th. If the special investigation unit is established, it will be the third dedicated investigative body for the insurrection case since the launch of this government, following the Cho Eun-seok insurrection special investigation and the comprehensive special investigation.
The opposition has expressed concerns that the proposal for a follow-up investigation body is an attempt to pressure Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, amid ongoing tensions with the Blue House over recent Supreme Court nominations.
At a press conference in the National Assembly, People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk stated, "While there may be intentions to rally support from lost constituents, ultimately, this is aimed at intimidating Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae," adding, "This is the last-ditch effort to prevent President Lee's trial."
He further remarked, "While they claim to eradicate the remnants of the insurrection, President Lee's trial will resume," and noted, "There are two outcomes: the resumption of the trial and if they push for the impeachment of Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, it will lead to the impeachment of Lee Jae-myung."
However, the Blue House has reportedly stated that no decisions have been made regarding the special investigation unit and that it is unrelated to Chief Justice Cho. Previously, the second comprehensive special investigation team dismissed a case filed by civic groups against Chief Justice Cho for not addressing the unconstitutionality and illegality of the martial law declaration on December 3.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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