Justice Minister Seongho Jung: "Wrongful Prosecution Suspensions Will Be Corrected"

"Refraining from Automatic Appeals
and Correcting Unjust Mistakes"

Justice Minister Seongho Jung stated on the 13th, "We will also correct past wrongful 'suspension of indictment' decisions to restore the honor of unjust victims and ensure that the prosecution fulfills its fundamental responsibilities."

Justice Minister Seongho Jung is attending the plenary meeting of the National Assembly's Budget and Accounts Committee on the 13th, reviewing documents. 2025.11.13 Photo by Hyunmin Kim

Minister Jung made this announcement in a post on his social networking service (SNS) on the same day, saying, "Under the directive of the Ministry of Justice, the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office has decided to re-examine cases of 'suspension of indictment' from past incidents in order to restore the honor of unjust victims."

This measure aims to protect the rights of victims who suffered from illegal exercises of public authority in the past but have continued to face disadvantages due to records of 'suspension of indictment'—a decision that effectively acknowledges guilt.

Minister Jung explained, "The government, upholding national sovereignty, is correcting incidents that occurred during the era of authoritarianism, and the prosecution is also taking responsibility by identifying its own past mistakes."

He specifically mentioned the Brothers Home, Seongam School, Samcheong Education Camp, Seosan Reclamation Corps, and the Yeosu-Suncheon Incident, emphasizing, "We have refrained from mechanically appealing civil lawsuits or retrials regarding these wrongful cases and have acknowledged state responsibility."

Minister Jung especially emphasized, "Justice must be realized, even if delayed," and added, "From now on, we will thoroughly review remaining records, the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and civil petitions from involved parties to correct unjust suspensions of indictment to 'not guilty' decisions."

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