Supreme Prosecutors’ Inspection Panel Seeks Suspension for Prosecutor Park Sang-yong

The inspection committee of the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office reportedly requested a suspension on May 12 for Park Sang-yong, a deputy chief prosecutor at the Incheon District Prosecutors’ Office. Park faces allegations connected to the so-called “salmon drinking party statement persuasion” issue that emerged during the Ssangbangwool North Korea remittance investigation. The request draws attention because it reflects an inspection judgment at the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office level regarding the allegation. Suspension is classified as a severe disciplinary measure for prosecutors. Park’s final disciplinary level is expected to be determined through the following procedures. Source: mk.co.kr