President Lee Jae-myung addressed the controversy surrounding the participation of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency and the Public Prosecutor's Office in the Cabinet meeting, stating that correcting the "misconception and practice of treating investigative authorities specially" is part of normalizing irregularities.
On X (formerly Twitter), President Lee posted a message titled "Misguided Practices of Special Treatment for Investigative Authorities," emphasizing that heads of various agencies, including the Forest Service, Fire Service, and Coast Guard, all participate in discussions.
He asserted that both the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency and the Public Prosecutor's Office are merely among the heads of agencies that report to the President, Prime Minister, and ministers, indicating that they should be allowed to attend Cabinet meetings like other central administrative heads.
Addressing concerns about potential infringements on investigative independence, President Lee clarified that he would not direct investigations into specific cases.
He reassured, "Just as I do not give specific instructions for permits to ministers, I will not direct investigations into specific cases, so there is no need for concern."
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