Leak of information regarding the late Lee Sun-kyun.. Prosecution Service seeks 3-year prison sentence for investigator

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The Prosecution Service has requested a three-year prison sentence for a 40-year-old investigator from the Prosecution Service, who was brought to trial on charges of leaking confidential information regarding the investigation into the late actor Lee Sun-kyun.

Judge Gong Woo-jin of the Criminal Division 14 of the Incheon District Court held a closing argument session on the 12th for A, a 40-year-old investigator from the Prosecution Service, who was indicted on charges including the disclosure of official secrets.

On that day, the Prosecution Service requested a three-year prison sentence from the court, stating, "While the defendant appears to admit to the charges, he denies the core details, claiming he merely heard rumors from colleagues."

It further pointed out, "He shared an article stating that an investigator from the Incheon National Police Agency was arrested on similar charges, mocking the situation by calling it a 'scapegoat,' and attempted to destroy evidence by replacing his mobile phone. It is unclear whether he truly realized the gravity of his crime or felt remorse for his actions toward the deceased."

A's defense attorney argued, "A journalist who was a senior or junior high school classmate of the defendant repeatedly approached him requesting news tips, and he actively cooperated with these requests."

In his final statement, A said, "I seem to have taken stories related to entertainers too lightly. I deeply regret my reckless behavior as a public official."

A was indicted for passing on the progress of the investigation into Lee Sun-kyun, who was under police investigation for drug use in October 2023, to a reporter from a local media outlet on two occasions. Subsequently, the media outlet published an article titled "Top Star L Under Internal Investigation for Drug Charges."

It was investigated that the leaked materials included a report prepared by the Drug Crime Investigation Division of the Incheon National Police Agency. The report reportedly contained personal information such as the names, criminal records, and occupations of individuals involved in the case.

Meanwhile, Lee Sun-kyun was formally charged in October 2023 and underwent police questioning three times. He was found dead near Wolryong Park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, in December of that year. The sentencing hearing for A is scheduled to take place on August 21.

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