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A Seoul court has ordered the release of former KCC chief Lee Jin-sook from detention. The judge determined her arrest wasn't justified at this stage of the investigation. Lee faces accusations of violating election law by making partisan remarks on conservative YouTube channels. Her comments were allegedly aimed at obstructing President Lee Jae Myung's election campaign last year.

Key Points: Ex-KCC Chief Lee Jin-sook Released by Seoul Court

  • Court cited advanced investigation stage as reason for release
  • Lee accused of violating election law with partisan remarks
  • Remarks allegedly aimed at obstructing Lee Jae Myung's election
  • Former KCC chief promised to faithfully attend future proceedings
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South Korea: Court orders release of ex-KCC chief following legality review

Seoul court releases former KCC head Lee Jin-sook from detention, citing advanced investigation stage and her promise to attend future proceedings.

"not justified at this stage - Seoul Southern District Court judge"

Seoul, Oct 5

A court accepted a request from Lee Jin-sook, former head of the now-defunct Korea Communications Commission (KCC), to be released from detention.

A judge at the Seoul Southern District Court granted Lee's request for release, saying her arrest is "not justified at this stage.＂

The judge also cited the advanced stage of the investigation, the undisputed facts of the case and Lee's promise to faithfully attend future proceedings as reasons for granting her release, Yonhap news agency reported.

Lee filed for a court review of her detention the previous day.

Lee was taken into custody earlier in the week on suspicion of violating the election law and breaching political neutrality. The former KCC chief is accused of breaching political neutrality by making partisan remarks on conservative YouTube channels in September last year.

The remarks were also deemed to violate the election law, as they were allegedly aimed at obstructing the election of President Lee Jae Myung, who was a presidential candidate at that time.

She was accused of breaching political neutrality by making partisan remarks while appearing on conservative YouTube channels in September last year.

In July, the Board of Audit and Inspection had warned her over the comments she made at that time. Multiple complaints had also been filed against her.

- IANS

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Rohit P
YouTube channels influencing politics? Sounds familiar! In our country too, social media has become a political battleground. Officials should maintain neutrality regardless of the platform. Good that she was at least warned back in July.
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Arjun K
The court's decision seems reasonable. If the investigation is advanced and facts are undisputed, keeping someone detained might be unnecessary. Hope the Indian judiciary would show similar pragmatism in appropriate cases. 🙏
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Sarah B
While I understand the legal reasoning, I'm concerned this might set a precedent where influential people get preferential treatment. The same standards should apply to everyone, regardless of their position. Just my two cents.
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Vikram M
Political neutrality is crucial for democracy. Whether in South Korea or India, public officials must remember they serve the nation, not any particular party. The warning in July should have been enough for her to correct course. 😕
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Michael C
The timing is interesting - filing for review the previous day and getting released. Shows the efficiency of their judicial system. We could learn from such prompt disposal of cases, especially when personal liberty is involved.

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