Signal Korean police order reinvestigation of Young Poong advisor over smelter pollution case

Summary

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's investigation review committee ordered a reinvestigation of Young Poong advisor Jang Hyung-jin over environmental pollution allegations at the company's Seokpo smelter. The allegations concern violations of the Environmental Crimes Control Act and the Soil Environment Conservation Act. Gangnam police station had earlier issued a non-referral decision, citing insufficient evidence and the expiration of the statute of limitations. A residents countermeasure committee objected to that decision, and the review committee accepted the objection. As a result the case has been transferred to the Seoul police agency's metropolitan investigation unit for further handling. The decision means the previously closed investigation into advisor Jang will now resume.