Summary: The police who arrested a drug organization began investigating customs officials’ involvement but were pressured from above, with even the presidential office mentioned. Members of the Democratic Party’s Administrative and Safety Committee claimed on the 30th that “a comprehensive investigation pressure cannot move forward without the Yongsan Presidential Office.”
The committee members further stated that there was external pressure starting with one word, “Yongsan is fussing,” a week after the excellent results were reported on the drug investigation. The involvement of the Yongsan Presidential Office in the investigation based on the fact that customs was implicated was emphasized.
They criticized the unfair treatment of police officers on the front lines and questioned the fairness of the current government’s handling of investigations affecting both the military and police forces.
Author: Han Sol Go, Journalist, sol@hani.co.kr