Police 'self-conclusion'… Pandora's box opened

Recently, a series of 'self-conclusion' incidents, which are lax police investigation practices, have occurred, raising the need for the revival of the prosecution's right to supplementary investigation. Panelists criticized that with the current police investigation system, similar incidents could continue to emerge, likening it to 'Pandora's box being opened'.

The warning by the victim of the Busan 'Dollyeochagi' incident that 'a hell gate will open' if the prosecution's right to supplementary investigation is completely abolished seems to be becoming a reality. Public anxiety is increasing due to the strengthening of the police's sole investigative authority, and successive incidents support these concerns.

A controversy has erupted in a missing person case in Jeju where the police 'self-concluded' the missing person without even contacting the family. The police officer in question independently closed the case, citing the missing person's wish not to contact their family, and reportedly responded inadequately even though the missing person's body was found near their home.

It was pointed out that the abolition of the prosecution's right to supplementary investigation has led to a concentration of all power and investigative capabilities in the police, increasing public anxiety. The panelist stated that this situation is leading to the expression 'a hell gate is opening'. Voices of criticism are being raised about the strengthening of police authority rather than improvements to the investigation system.

It was revealed that in the case of Jang Mi-ran's disappearance, the police officer in question 'self-concluded' the case just two and a half hours after receiving the report. Evidence also emerged of a false conclusion as a traffic accident death, drawing greater criticism. Kwon Ye-young raised suspicions that the number of self-conclusion cases handled by the officer could be around 300.

Reporter Joo Jin-woo raised an issue by spotting that the police had requested an Interpol yellow notice in connection with a missing person. This suggests the possibility that the missing person is not in Korea but may be involved in crimes such as human trafficking or organ trafficking. The police also appear to have recognized the seriousness of this matter and requested international cooperation in the investigation.

Reporter Joo Jin-woo pointed out that Chinese pickpocketing organizations are operating in South Korea. Such pickpocketing crimes are often carried out through organized training, and evidence suggests that Chinese crime organizations are using Jeju Island as a base. Consequently, concerns are being raised that Jeju Island's visa-free entry system could be linked to security issues.

Kwon Ye-young pointed out that the president's approval rating continues to fall, reaching a level where the public no longer considers him president. He urged the government to quickly come to its senses, do what the people want, and return to the right path.

Rep. Do Yi-sin-su's side sued Rep. Kim Min-seok for defamation over his 'female Hitler' remark at the party convention. Additionally, news articles reported that Rep. Kim Min-seok harassed Rep. Do Yi-sin-su's aides, leading to a complaint filed with the Press Arbitration Commission. Within the Democratic Party, a resolution demanding the expulsion of Rep. Do Yi-sin-su was brought up for insulting the May 18th movement, but Son Soo-jo criticized that Rep. Kim Min-seok, who engaged in inappropriate behavior at the May 18th event, should be expelled first.

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