Acting Chief Lee Jeong-hyeon of Public Prosecution Service: "We Must Begin Rebuilding Public Trust Starting Today"

Lee Jeong-hyeon, Acting Chief of the Public Prosecution Service (acting Prosecutor General), emphasized today (October 2) during a private opening ceremony held this morning that the Public Prosecution Service must regain public trust.

"Public trust in the Public Prosecution Service will not be won simply by hanging a new sign and launching a new institution," Acting Chief Lee said. "This is only possible when it is built upon a long accumulation of days where we meticulously examine every case that comes before us, carefully review every single page of records, and listen closely to the stories of those involved."

He further emphasized, "The history of the new Public Prosecution Service should not begin with grand slogans, but with an attitude of sincerely treating each case before us and every single citizen."

Quoting teachings from the Doctrine of the Mean, such as "haengwonjaii" (meaning that to go far, one must start from nearby) and "deunggojabi" (meaning that to climb high, one must start from a low place), Acting Chief Lee said, "Starting with small changes by looking closely at what is near us first, and with a mindset that puts lowering ourselves first, I believe the moment will surely come when the public needs and trusts the Public Prosecution Service."

He stated, "I will devote all my energy and fulfill the responsibilities given to me so that the Public Prosecution Service can properly carry out the mission entrusted by the public, allow its members to work with pride, and establish itself as an institution that the people can trust and rely on."

Addressing the public, he conveyed, "The Public Prosecution Service launching today is an institution that exists solely for the people," adding, "Members of the Public Prosecution Service will build trust through a humble attitude toward the public and through fair and responsible decisions."

He also promised, "All members of the Public Prosecution Service will do their utmost to protect the public from crime, thoroughly look out for anyone who might be unjustly wronged, and ensure that the law is applied fairly to everyone."

Acting Chief Lee urged the employees of the Public Prosecution Service, saying, "Protecting the basic rights and human rights of the public by safeguarding socially vulnerable groups including crime victims, reaching fair conclusions based on facts and evidence, and adhering to due process and principles are the reasons for our existence and our essence that must not change even if the name of the institution changes."

Following the opening ceremony, Acting Chief Lee met with reporters and said, "If you show affection and support for the newly launched Public Prosecution Service today, it will give us more strength," adding, "We will do our utmost to quickly settle in as the 'public's prosecution service'."


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