The National Police Agency's National Investigation Headquarters that is currently doing an investigation on President Yoon Sukyeol 'December 3 Treason Incident' are receiving complaints for the lacking cooperation of the prosecution.
The police, who have the right to investigate, have been repeatedly applying for search warrants first. However, the prosecution allegedly delays or dismisses these applications to maintain their control over the investigation. According to the police, they initially applied for a search warrant for the Defense Security Comman, but the prosecution, which holds the authority to file such applications, dismissed it and initiated their own search.
Woo Jongsoo, the head of NIH and also the leader of the Emergency Martial Law Special Investigation Unit, said during a briefing on the 9th, "The NIH is the main body responsible for investigating treason."
According to CBS NoCut News on the 9th, the NIH's Martial Law Special Investigation Unit applied for a search warrant for the Defense Security Command on the afternoon of the 7th. However, the prosecution rejected it the next day, on the 8th. A police official explained, "The prosecution asked us to take back the documents." Then, on the 9th, the prosecution's Special Investigation Unit carried out the search of the Defense Security Command, leading to the complaints from the police.
Reportedly, the prosecution has cited jurisdictional issues. The question is whether police have the authority to investigate military institutions. The police maintain that treason cases fall under their jurisdiction, and they are therefore fully authorized to conduct searches.
There have been other instances of subtle tension between the police and prosecution over search warrants. On the 6th, the police applied for a search warrant for former Defense Minister Kim Yonghyun, which was granted by the court on the 7th. However, in the early hours of the 8th (1:30 AM), Kim Yonghyun unexpectedly appeared at the prosecution's office and was arrested by the prosecution.
Although the prosecution does not have the right to investigate on the treason case, they are in a position where they can investigate the case because it is related to the 'alleged abuse of power case' of the main suspects. The prosecution claims, "The facts show that public officials abused their authority to start a rebellion with the intent to disrupt constitutional order," justifying their investigation. They stated that treason, being connected to the abuse of power, falls within their investigatory scope.
Amid ongoing disputes between police and prosecutors over control of the investigation into the 'December 3 Treason Case,' Woo Jongsoo emphasized in his first briefing, "Despite the various controversies surrounding this investigation, the NIH pledges to thoroughly investigate the treason case as the primary body responsible. We promise the public to utilize all available resources and investigate under the principles of law and justice without leaving any doubts."
A police official added, "We firmly believe the police are the clear lead investigative body. Although we must apply for warrants through the prosecution, the police have acted swiftly to execute searches."
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[+434][-2] As expected, this bastard prosecution is covering things up and protecting Yoon Sukyeol. Impeach Han Donghoon and Park Sehyun. The prosecution should leave out of the martial law investigation!
[+110][-1] Why is the prosecution stepping in? The law states that the National Investigation Headquarters under the police should handle this. The only reason behind the prosecution's involvement is to protect their allies, Yoon Sukyeol, and Han Donghoon.
[+36][-0] The dismissal of the prosecution isn't far off now.
[+20][-0] The prosecution should leave out of this!! They can't be trusted!!
