President Lee Jae-myung announces special prosecutors for three major cases - Insurrection Special Prosecutor (Cho Eun-seok), Kim Geon-hee Special Prosecutor (Min Jung-ki), Chae Sang-byeong Special Prosecutor (Lee Myung-hyun)

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Special Prosecutor System, Historical Events, Political Conflicts

Launch of the 3rd Special Investigation System

President Lee Jae-myung officially appointed three individuals as special prosecutors on June 12, immediately after the related bill passed in the National Assembly, launching an unprecedented 'three special prosecutor system' in history with the recommendations of the Democratic Party and the Justice Reform Party. The three appointed special prosecutors will handle matters that are at the forefront of political and social conflicts in South Korea, namely: ▲ investigation of insurrection charges ▲ allegations related to First Lady Kim Geon-hee ▲ the death of Sergeant Chae in the line of duty.

The Role of the Special Prosecutors

The appointments and roles of the special prosecutors are as follows. The special prosecutor for insurrection, former Audit Board Chairperson Cho Eun-seok, will investigate insurrection and foreign exchange charges related to the December 3 emergency martial law situation. He is known within the prosecution for his thorough and swift investigative style, having led significant special investigations during his time at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office. The special prosecutor for Kim Gun-hee, former Seoul Central District Court Chief Justice Min Jung-ki, is expected to investigate a total of 16 cases, including allegations of stock manipulation by Deutsche Motors and suspicions regarding the Yangpyeong Expressway. Finally, the special prosecutor for the death of Corporal Chae, led by former Chief Prosecutor of the Ministry of National Defense Lee Myung-hyun, will handle the case of Corporal Chae's death and allegations of military investigative pressure.

Background and Importance of the Designation

The nominations of these three individuals were made in accordance with an agreement between the ruling and opposition parties, and the fact that the presidential office notified the National Assembly of the official nominations just a few hours after passage is an exceptionally swift response compared to the past. Particularly, the decision to carry out such a significant action just two days after the launch of the Lee Jae-myung administration is interpreted as a display of 'political decisiveness.' This serves as an example of how crucial the special prosecutor system is.

Future Investigation Schedule

The three special prosecutors are expected to begin preparations for the investigation within the next 20 days, finalize the appointment of special prosecutor assistants and dispatched prosecutors, and likely commence a full-scale investigation as early as next month. There are also evaluations within and outside the political circle that this will be 'the largest-scale special prosecutor investigation in history.' This expectation is raising hopes regarding the impact of the investigation on future political situations.

The Importance and Expectations of Investigation

The current special investigation has implications beyond a simple investigation. Each issue, such as charges of insurrection, suspicions surrounding the president's family, and pressure on military investigations, not only has significant societal repercussions but also could be a key variable that determines the future political landscape. Therefore, what is most important is the fairness and speed of the investigation. The public will closely watch the special investigation's intent and attitude in reaching the substantial truth, irrespective of political advantages or disadvantages.

Concerns about political retaliation and accountability

To avoid misunderstandings regarding politically motivated investigations, the independence and restraint of each special prosecutor, as well as a transparent investigative process, must be ensured. The launch of the three major special prosecutors will serve as a litmus test for the transparency and justice of democracy in South Korea. In the face of public expectations that hope for a light of truth rather than a spark of political conflict, it is time for the political sphere and investigative authorities to fully shoulder their heavy responsibilities.

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