Police launch investigation into allegations of leaked prosecutorial documents related to Han Dong-hoon
Summary of key issues in the police investigation into allegations of leaked internal prosecution materials involving Han Dong-hoon The source of the materials and how they were disclosed are the key points. Check the direction of the investigation ahead.
The police have launched an investigation into allegations of a leak of internal prosecution materials surrounding independent lawmaker Han Donghoon. The case became an official target of investigation when Rep. Kim Seungwon of the Democratic Party of Korea filed a complaint against Han on charges of divulging official secrets, violating the Personal Information Protection Act, and violating the Public Records Management Act.
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said it has completed its interview with the complainant and will continue the investigation according to the necessary procedures. The key issue is whether the materials Han disclosed were internal prosecution documents, and through what channel he obtained them.
According to the article, the Ministry of Justice is also verifying the facts with the investigation team at the time and the reporting line. However, there is also a view that it would not be easy to punish Han based solely on the fact that he received the materials from someone inside the prosecution. On the other hand, if he later disclosed investigation records he had access to while serving as Minister of Justice, the possibility of applying charges of divulging official secrets is being raised.