Justice Ministry launches committee to investigate alleged human rights violations by prosecution

The Justice Ministry said Wednesday it has launched an independent committee to investigate alleged human rights violations and abuses of authority committed by prosecutors during questioning and indictment procedures.

The committee, established under the ministry, began operations Wednesday and designated seven cases for initial review, including a development corruption scandal involving President Lee Jae Myung, according to the ministry.

The committee is tasked with selecting cases in which p ...