Serious Crime Investigation Agency to Restrict Disclosure of Real Names During Investigations of High-ranking Officials and CEOs

The Serious Crime Investigation Agency (SCIA) has established public relations regulations that prohibit the disclosure of real names even when investigating high-ranking public officials or CEOs of large corporations, and allow for claims for damages against media outlets that report false information. This differs from the past public relations regulations of the Ministry of Justice and the Prosecution Service, as well as the current regulations of the Ministry of Justice and the Prosecution Office.
Regarding this, legal circles are pointing out that the SCIA, which specializes in investigating serious crimes, may limit the public's right to know by applying excessively strict public relations principles.
[Exclusive] SCIA to restrict disclosure of real names during investigations of high-ranking officials and CEOs Naver News Claims for damages against media outlets for false reporting Prosecution Office follows principle of disclosure for major cases The Serious Crime Investigation Agency (SCIA) has established public relations regulations that prohibit the disclosure of real names even when investigating high-ranking public officials or CEOs of large corporations, and allow for claims for damages against media outlets that report false information.