Song Eun-seok, floor leader of the People Power Party (PPP), criticized the police investigation into the assault on the wife of late film director Kim Chang-min, calling it questionable without prosecutorial oversight.
Song’s Direct Criticism
On April 4, Song addressed the incident, stating, “If there is no supplementary investigation authority from the prosecution, then treating the assault on Kim’s wife as a separate matter while pursuing two distinct probes raises serious doubts.”
Song emphasized that the case stems from a November tragedy where four individuals died in a private residence, and Kim’s wife suffered an assault during the same event. He argued that content found inside suggests a connection.
Concerns Over Investigation Shortcomings
In a recent Facebook live session, Song remarked, “This is not a government issue but a matter for the victims. Authorities must conduct a comprehensive re-investigation regarding investigative procedures and surveillance capabilities.”
He described the probe as an “investigation failure,” noting that out of six perpetrators, only one was initially designated the principal offender. Over four months, two more among four were re-specified using surveillance footage.
Song added, “Even claims that ‘the perpetrator confessed fully with no other suspects’ emerged from the prosecution. Without surveillance data, proper victim investigation becomes impossible—leading to reckless inquiries that endanger lives. No one takes responsibility for such outcomes.”
Call for Accountability
Addressing the discovery of the principal offender by Kim’s wife, Song warned, “Ignoring victim perspectives from the start and conducting reckless investigations constitutes a grave legal and moral crime.”
He concluded, “A robust response to these events is essential, though the path forward remains unclear.”
The remarks highlight ongoing scrutiny of the police handling amid calls for prosecutorial involvement to ensure thoroughness.
